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NY A07018

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

11/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Peter Abbate

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Town Law Section 155 to allow town boards to suspend police officers without pay while awaiting trial on disciplinary charges, subject to Civil Service Law Section 75, Subdivision 3
  • Police officers suspended without pay who are not convicted of the charges must receive full back pay from the date of suspension
  • Maintains existing disciplinary procedures requiring five days' notice and an opportunity to be heard before any punishment is imposed
  • Preserves the right to judicial review of convictions through Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules within thirty days of the town board's determination
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Allows employers to suspend a police officer without pay pending disciplinary charges.

Last Action

tabled

11/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/9/2014
Codes3/25/2014
Governmental Employees1/8/2014
Codes5/21/2013
Governmental Employees4/29/2013

Full Bill Text

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