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NY A05392
Bill
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Cook
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AI Summary
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Police commissioners in cities with populations of one million or more must provide written notice to affected local community boards at least 30 days before substantially altering police precinct boundaries, closing a police stationhouse, or removing/relocating a stationhouse.
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The 30-day notice requirement applies only to actions directly affecting specific geographic areas within the city.
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Community boards can use the notice period to conduct public discussions and hearings on proposed police service changes through their established channels.
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The notice requirement supersedes any conflicting provisions in general, special, or local law, or rules and regulations.
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The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that the police commissioner of any police department in a city having a population of one million or more shall not substantially alter the boundaries of police precincts, once fixed, or close, remove or relocate a police stationhouse unless at least thirty days prior to the date such action shall take effect, written notice of such action has been given to each local community board or board having jurisdiction over that part of the city directly affected by such proposed alteration, closure, removal or relocation.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/3/2024