A03516

Enacts the "keep police radio public act"; ensures that, except for sensitive information, all radio communications are accessible to emergency services organizations and professional journalists.

Vetoed·12/19/25
Introduced Text

Enacts the "keep police radio public act" to ensure public access to police radio communications, excluding sensitive information.

The bill, known as the "keep police radio public act," mandates that, with the exception of sensitive information, all radio communications by law enforcement agencies are accessible to emergency services organizations and professional journalists. Sensitive information includes details that could compromise a fair trial, reveal confidential sources, or disclose investigative techniques. The Department of State is tasked with establishing a process to grant access within five business days. The act took effect on the ninetieth day after it became law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

84 Yea

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61 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

May 29, 2025

12:00 AM

Assembly Rules Committee Hearing

May 27, 2025

12:00 AM

Assembly Governmental Operations Committee Hearing

History

Dec 19, 2025

Assembly

vetoed memo.125

Dec 19, 2025

Assembly

tabled

Dec 8, 2025

Assembly

delivered to governor