What's happening
This bill repeals subdivision 4 of section 308 of the county law, removing regulations on access to E911 call records.
Why it matters
Increases Public Access to E911 Call Records. By repealing the section that regulates access, this bill could make it easier for individuals, journalists, and advocacy groups to obtain records of emergency 911 calls, potentially increasing government transparency and public oversight.
Impacts Privacy Protections. The removal of regulations may decrease privacy protections for callers and individuals referenced in E911 records, raising concerns about sensitive personal information being more readily disclosed.
Affects Law Enforcement and Legal Proceedings. Easier access to E911 records could influence criminal investigations, ongoing court cases, or civil disputes, as parties may have fewer legal barriers to obtaining and using these records as evidence.
Shifts Local Government Responsibilities. Counties and municipalities may need to revise their policies and procedures for handling E911 records requests, potentially increasing administrative workload and altering how requests are processed or contested.
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End E911 Call Record Access
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Sponsors
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History
- Referred to local governments
- Referred to local governments
Companion bill
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End E911 Call Record Access
In Senate Committee · Local Government · Sponsor Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3023
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 24, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. ABINANTI -- read once and referred to the Committee on Local Governments
AN ACT to repeal subdivision 4 of section 308 of the county law, relating to access to records of calls made to a municipality's E911 system
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 4 of section 308 of the county law is REPEALED.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00024-01-7
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