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Assembly authorizes audiovisual preliminary hearings to avoid indefinite custody during COVID‑19, with witness protections discussed
New York State Assembly (remote session) · May 13, 2026
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Summary
The Assembly passed a temporary change to permit audiovisual preliminary hearings in felony complaints while the COVID‑19 disaster emergency limits in‑person grand juries, with debate focusing on victims' protections and protective orders. Ayes 108, Noes 35.
The Assembly advanced legislation to permit courts to conduct audiovisual preliminary hearings in felony complaints where in‑person proceedings would pose an unreasonable hardship because of the COVID‑19 disaster emergency. The sponsor (Mister Lentol) said the change is a short‑term fix to ensure due…
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