New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5095: Relates to requiring affirmative consent for the disclosure of contact information of witnesses to a defendant
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5095 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring affirmative consent for the disclosure of contact information of witnesses to a defendant. Primary sponsor: Joe Griffo (Republican/Conservative). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires affirmative consent for the disclosure of contact information of witnesses to a defendant; provides that denial of such consent shall only be for good cause as determined by the court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Griffo | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 53 |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 9 |
| Steve Chan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 17 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Jim Tedisco | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 44 |
“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 CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES