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S 3167

Requires all agencies of the city of New York which issue summons to document violations with photographic evidence when feasible

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Simcha Felder

Requires NYC agencies that issue summons to document violations with photographic evidence whenever feasible, boosting accuracy and the evidentiary basis for enforcement.

RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
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Bill Summary · S 3167

Summary: S 3167 — Requires NYC Agencies to Document Violations with Photographic Evidence When Feasible

Overview

S 3167 would require all New York City agencies that issue summons to document violations with photographic evidence whenever feasible. The measure aims to improve the accuracy of violation records and enhance the evidentiary basis for enforcement actions, where practical.

Purpose and Scope

  • Primary aim: Ensure that violations cited by NYC city agencies are supported by photographic documentation when feasible.
  • Scope: Applies to all city agencies that issue summons for violations.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Agencies affected: All NYC city agencies empowered to issue summons for violations.
  • Documentation standard: Violations must be documented with photographic evidence whenever feasible.
  • Feasibility standard: The requirement applies only when it is practical to obtain or produce photographic evidence; specific criteria for “feasible” would be defined in the full text.

Note: The available summary does not include detailed procedural steps, exceptions, or definitions beyond the core obligation to document with photos when feasible.

Agencies Affected

  • All NYC city agencies that have authority to issue summons for violations (e.g., agencies responsible for code enforcement, parking, health, safety, and related municipal summons).

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: November 7, 2025
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2025-11-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
    • 2025-11-07: Introduced in Senate
    • 2025-05-27: Recommitt, Enacting Clause Stricken (listed twice)
    • 2025-03-11: Reported and Committed to Finance (listed twice)
    • 2025-01-24: Referred to Cities 1 (listed twice)
  • Current status: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN. This indicates the bill is being reconsidered in committee, and the enacting clause has been struck, effectively pausing its progression toward enactment unless reintroduced or amended.

Sponsors

  • Primary: Elissa Slotkin; Simcha Felder
  • Cosponsors: Mark Kelly; Richard Blumenthal; Ron Wyden; Tammy Duckworth

Related Legislation

  • S 8218 (prior-session)
  • S 318 (prior-session)
  • S 4832 (prior-session)
  • S 6320 (prior-session)
  • S 2111 (prior-session)

Possible Impacts and Considerations

  • Administrative impact: Agencies would need processes and systems to capture and retain photographic evidence where feasible, potentially increasing administrative workload and data management requirements.
  • Accountability: Could improve the reliability of summons evidence and reduce disputes over violations.
  • Privacy and civil liberties: The use of photographic evidence may raise privacy considerations for certain violations; the bill would presumably address limitations and handling of images in the formal text.
  • Implementation: “When feasible” introduces subjectivity; clarity in the final bill would determine when photography is required or exempt.

Notes

  • The political status and procedural posture reflect ongoing committee reconsideration. If amended, the bill could be reintroduced in a subsequent session or legislative step.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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