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NY S06739
Bill
Status
Engrossed
7/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
James Gaughran
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AI Summary
- Amends Public Officers Law Section 30 to create a vacancy in public office when an official enters a guilty plea in federal court to a felony or crime involving violation of their oath of office
- Previously, vacancies were created only upon conviction; this expands the trigger to include guilty pleas without requiring a final conviction
- Allows non-elected officials to apply for reinstatement to the appointing authority if the conviction or guilty plea is reversed or vacated
- Requires the appointing authority to hold a hearing and may reinstate the official to their former or similar office, with discretion to award back pay for the vacancy period
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the creation of vacancies in a public office upon entering a guilty plea in federal court to a felony or crime involving a violation of an oath of office.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
7/23/2020
Committee Referrals
Governmental Operations7/23/2020
Investigations and Government Operations1/8/2020
Rules9/23/2019
Full Bill Text
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