Local law · Int 0963-2024
The privacy of communications of individuals in the custody of the department of correction
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the privacy of communications of individuals in the custody of the department of correction
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit the Department of Correction (“DOC”) from recording voice communications or electronic communications, such as text messages and emails, made by or to individuals in DOC custody, except pursuant to a warrant or with the express consent of one party to such communication. This bill would also prohibit DOC from collecting or purchasing location data of individuals initiating or receiving voice or electronic communications from individuals in DOC custody. This bill would also prohibit DOC from collecting or purchasing biometric voice information, such as voiceprints, from individuals in DOC custody or individuals initiating or receiving voice or electronic communications from individuals in DOC custody. Finally, this bill would create a private right of action for anyone whose voice or electronic communications were unlawfully recorded, monitored, or otherwise surveilled or whose location data or biometric voice information was unlawfully collected, retained, or disclosed.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
Cosponsors
Shekar Krishnan, Yusef Salaam and 11 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
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- Shekar Krishnan
- Yusef Salaam
- Sandy Nurse
- Diana I. Ayala
- Alexa Avilés
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Chris Banks
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Crystal Hudson
- Darlene Mealy
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Jun 20, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jun 20, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice
NYC Council