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)
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.
Technical 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).
Who is protected: Binghamton, NY residents and drivers (if enacted, Flock ALPR surveillance ends in the city)
Who must comply: City of Binghamton and Binghamton Police Department (upon enactment); Flock Safety (vendor)
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Binghamton, NY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Proposed or pending |
| Citation | Binghamton, NY City Council legislation to terminate Flock Safety contract, referred to committee July 13, 2026 (Cnclw. Rathmell) |
| Enforced by | Binghamton City Council (contract authority) |
| Topics | consumer data privacy · police and surveillance AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-19 |
| Official source | Proposed legislation to end Binghamton's contract with Flock Safety — WBNG ↗ |
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