Enacts the "police radio transparency act"

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the state’s executive law obligating any New York law‑enforcement agency that encrypts its radio communications to make all non‑sensitive transmissions available in real time to professional journalists, newscasters, and emergency‑services staff. The Department of State, in consultation with the Division of State Police, will create rules for these groups to apply for monitoring access. The measure seeks greater transparency while protecting information that could endanger investigations or safety.

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