New York implements a statewide ban on “smart glasses” and other wearable devices that can capture or transmit audio or video in courtrooms. Multiple reports say the policy begins July 20 and applies to all 1,240 courts statewide, affecting people entering courthouses including attorneys and staff. The rules cover eyewear or headwear equipped with recording-related technology such as cameras and microphones, including prescription smart glasses. Under the policy, individuals who bring covered devices must surrender them to court officers before entering courtrooms. The stated purpose is to prevent secret recording of court proceedings. The outlets also describe the ban as the first statewide effort of its kind in the United States, extending beyond individual courthouse policies to a uniform statewide requirement across the state’s court system.