New YorkA 95162025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Enacts into law components of legislation necessary to implement changes to the omnibus bill of 2025 related to correctional services

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Faster sharing of jail death videos

The law requires state and local correctional facilities to give the Attorney General’s special investigations office all video and audio tied to a death in custody. They must make good‑faith efforts and share recordings within 72 hours of the death. Any later‑found recordings must be sent within 24 hours, with an explanation. No one may edit or redact the footage before sending it. The Attorney General keeps the files confidential and may delay public release only to protect an active case or at the family’s request.

Statewide prison cameras, audits, and access rules

The law orders a written plan within 180 days for full fixed‑camera coverage in state facilities and transport vehicles. The department must start putting the plan in place right away, subject to available funds. Rules require camera inspections, repair protocols, and secure storage, with at least 60 days of footage kept and at least five years for footage tied to staff‑misconduct or criminal cases. The State Inspector General can take complaints and audit facilities for compliance. Fixed‑camera footage is released only with a subpoena or court order, and an older Correction Law section is repealed to align with these changes.

New correction oversight boards and rules

The law reshapes the State Commission of Correction and adds two review bodies. The commission has five governor‑appointed members, including a formerly incarcerated person; two serve part‑time. Part‑time members earn $500 per day, up to $50,000 a year. Members serve five‑year terms with a ten‑year cap and can be removed for cause. A six‑member Citizens’ Policy and Complaint Council and a six‑member Medical Review Board bring legal, health, and lived‑experience expertise.

Quicker family notice and autopsy access

The department must quickly notify next of kin after a death in custody. It must share the circumstances, medical steps, and the final autopsy cause when available, and answer questions. Within 48 hours after the family is told, the death is posted on the website. Coroners and medical examiners must send autopsy, toxicology, body photos, and post‑mortem x‑rays to oversight leaders. If slide images are not included, the report must say so and allow prompt inspection on request.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Erik Dilan
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

David Weprin
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 37 • No: 22

House vote • 1/28/2026

FLOOR Vote