New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8249: Prohibits the obscuring of body-worn or stationary cameras in correctional institutions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8249 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the obscuring of body-worn or stationary cameras in correctional institutions. Primary sponsor: Erik Dilan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CORRECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits employees of the department of corrections and community supervision or a correctional facility from willfully obstructing, blocking or otherwise obscuring a body-worn or stationary camera from recording activities within a correctional facility for the purpose of hindering an existing or potential investigation, concealing a crime or criminal activity, or concealing otherwise unlawful behavior.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Dilan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CORRECTION
- PRINT NUMBER 8249C
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORRECTION
- PRINT NUMBER 8249B
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORRECTION
- PRINT NUMBER 8249A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORRECTION
- REFERRED TO CORRECTION