The use of time-delays and scanning technologies for encrypted police radio communications.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Sep 10, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of time-delays and scanning technologies for encrypted police radio communications” Read the full text
Public Safety
What it does
Local Law 46 of 2026 requires that the New York City Police Department (NYPD) adopt a policy for the Departments use of encrypted radio communications. This legislation would amend those provisions by requiring that the NYPD broadcast certain encrypted channels to professional journalists with a time-delay of no more than 15 minutes, and to require that the system used by NYPD to broadcast encrypted channels permits users to scan available channels to locate radio transmissions.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Sep 10, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Sep 10, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Public Safety committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Oswald J. Feliz · chairChris BanksJennifer GutiérrezJoann AriolaJustin E. SanchezKamillah HanksPhil WongSandy NurseTy Hankerson
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 1025
officialInt. No. 1025
officialMemorandum in Support
officialSeptember 10, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 9-10-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Sep 10, 2026).