Assembly passes revised bill to give encrypted police radio access to press – but not for NYPD

The New York State Assembly passed a revised bill granting credentialed media access to encrypted police radio transmissions, excluding the NYPD. The bill, a modified version of a previously vetoed law, aims to provide real-time access to journalists for public safety and transparency. The NYPD is subject to a separate city law requiring a plan by July 16 to comply with media access requirements.