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NY A02220
Bill
Status
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Hyndman
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AI Summary
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Requires all police officers employed by cities, counties, towns, villages, authorities, or agencies to obtain and maintain continuous liability insurance coverage for acts or omissions performed within the scope of employment.
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Police officers must provide proof of liability insurance coverage upon appointment and maintain it throughout their employment.
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Employers (cities, counties, towns, villages, authorities, or agencies) must cover the base rate of the required liability insurance policy.
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Excludes police officers and peace officers from the definition of "employee" under Public Officers Law Section 17, removing them from provisions requiring the state to defend and indemnify officers and employees.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires police officers to maintain liability insurance; excludes police officers from provisions requiring defense and indemnification of state officers and employees.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/3/2024