New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9790: Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings by the media; repealer
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9790 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings by the media; repealer. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings by the media; allows the judge or justice presiding over a proceeding to exercise discretion to prohibit or limit filming or photographing of particular participants; defines terms; provides limitations on audio-visual coverage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sepúlveda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“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 JUDICIARY
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.917
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY