Binghamton NY Flock termination legislation (in committee, Jul. 2026)
Binghamton, NY Proposed Legislation to Terminate Flock Safety Contract (2026)
Binghamton, NY · Binghamton, NY City Council legislation to terminate Flock Safety contract, referred to committee July 13, 2026 (Cnclw. Rathmell)
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- City of Binghamton and Binghamton Police Department (upon enactment); Flock Safety (vendor)
- Enforced by
- Binghamton City Council (contract authority)
A Binghamton, New York city councilwoman has introduced legislation to terminate the city's contract with Flock Safety, whose license plate reader cameras operate in the city. The measure, sponsored by Councilwoman Rathmell, was referred to committee on July 13, 2026 and awaits further action. If enacted, Binghamton would join the growing list of cities ending Flock contracts in 2026.
Who is protected: Binghamton, NY residents and drivers (if enacted, Flock ALPR surveillance ends in the city)
Legal detail
Binghamton (NY) City Council legislation to terminate the city's Flock Safety ALPR contract; sponsor Councilwoman Rathmell; referred to committee July 13, 2026. No committee vote or full-council schedule reported. Status 'proposed'; review_by 2026-09-19 (no known decision date).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Binghamton, NY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Citation | Binghamton, NY City Council legislation to terminate Flock Safety contract, referred to committee July 13, 2026 (Cnclw. Rathmell) |
| Topics | consumer data privacy · police and surveillance AI |
| News report | Proposed legislation to end Binghamton's contract with Flock Safety — WBNG |
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- Maine LD 61 (employer surveillance disclosure & prohibition) · In effect
- Washington SHB 1672 (employee monitoring notice, ADS restrictions, emotion AI ban) · In effect
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