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NY A10853

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Nathalia Fernandez

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires each city, county, town, village, authority, or agency to obtain and maintain liability insurance on each duly appointed police officer
  • Insurance coverage must be a minimum of $200,000 per officer for civil rights violation claims arising from the officer's performance of powers and duties
  • Insurance proceeds shall be used to pay legal fees and judgments associated with civil rights violation claims
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to requiring municipalities, authorities and agencies to obtain liability insurance on each duly appointed police officer in an amount not less than $200,000.

Last Action

referred to local governments

7/24/2020

Committee Referrals

Local Governments7/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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