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NY A06033

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/30/2023

Primary Sponsor

Monique Chandler-Waterman

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows NYC police officers to be suspended without pay for an indefinite period (up to 90 days, extendable by 30 additional days) when charges involve death or serious physical injury to a person, instead of the standard 30-day limit.

  • Requires hearings in cases involving death or serious physical injury to be expedited, with hearing officers establishing schedules to meet required timeframes.

  • If an officer is found not guilty of charges, the officer must be restored to their position with full back pay for the suspension period, minus any unemployment insurance benefits received.

  • Applies to police officers as defined in Criminal Procedure Law section 1.20(34)(d) and members of the NYPD as designated under NYC Charter section 431.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to all cases pending or arising after the effective date.

Legislative Description

Provides for the indefinite suspension of New York city police officers without pay pending the disposition of charges of incompetence or misconduct resulting in death or serious physical injury as defined in section 10.00 of the penal law.

Last Action

referred to governmental employees

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Governmental Employees3/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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