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A 7014

Requires institutions and local correctional facilities to adhere to certain surveillance, recording and investigation standards

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Phara Souffrant Forrest and 8 co-sponsors

Requires institutions and local correctional facilities to follow defined surveillance, recording, and investigation standards.

REFERRED TO CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · A 7014

Summary of Bill A 7014: Surveillance, Recording and Investigation Standards for Institutions and Local Correctional Facilities

Overview

Bill A 7014 would require institutions and local correctional facilities to adhere to specified surveillance, recording, and investigation standards. Introduced on March 18, 2025, the measure has been referred to the Correction committee for consideration. A companion bill exists in the Senate (S 7312).

What the bill would do

  • Establish a mandate that institutions and local correctional facilities follow defined standards related to surveillance, recording, and investigation.
  • The provided summary does not include the full text of the standards themselves; the core requirement is adherence to these standards across affected facilities.

Key provisions (as described in available materials)

  • Central requirement: compliance with surveillance, recording, and investigation standards by institutions and local correctional facilities.
  • Specific provisions (e.g., scope of surveillance systems, recording retention periods, who may access recordings, investigation procedures, oversight mechanisms, training, privacy protections) are not detailed in the material provided. The actual text of A 7014 would specify these elements.

Who would be affected

  • Institutions (likely including colleges, universities, or other designated institutions that operate surveillance systems).
  • Local correctional facilities (jails or other locally operated detention centers).
  • Staff and administrators at these facilities, along with any individuals subject to surveillance, recording, or investigation procedures outlined by the standards.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: March 18, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Correction (committee stage) on March 18, 2025, with the same action noted in the legislative record.
  • Related legislation: Senate companion S 7312 (listed as a companion bill).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Yudelka Tapia.
  • Cosponsors: Angelo Santabarbara, Dana Levenberg, Emerita Torres, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Emily Gallagher, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Karines Reyes, Jen Lunsford.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Accountability and transparency: If enacted, the standards could enhance oversight of surveillance and investigative practices in institutions and correctional facilities.
  • Safety and rights: The bill has potential implications for safety, privacy, and due process, depending on the specifics of the standards (e.g., who can access recordings, retention periods, and protections against misuse).
  • Implementation: Facilities would need to align policies, technology, training, and reporting procedures with the new standards, which may involve costs and administrative changes.
  • Oversight: The bill may establish or reference oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance and address violations.

Next steps

  • Review the full text of A 7014 to understand the exact standards, scope, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, timelines for implementation, and any reporting requirements.
  • Monitor updates from the Correction committee and any amendments or related actions to the Senate companion S 7312.

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

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