Enacts the "Edeedson 'Joshy' Cine, Jr. Transparency Act" to require businesses to release surveillance footage to law enforcement upon request.
The "Edeedson 'Joshy' Cine, Jr. Transparency Act" mandates that businesses possessing surveillance footage relevant to a felony investigation must immediately release it to a New York state law enforcement agency upon request. Exceptions include a reasonable time for legal review and seeking a court order to delay release if it might incriminate the business or violate privacy rights. Non-compliance can result in fines and civil liability. The act also requires annual reports on compliance and challenges.
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