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NY S06162
Bill
Status
11/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Requires color vision standards for police officer eligibility to be narrowly tailored to exclude only individuals with extreme color vision deficiencies, not those with mild or moderate color blindness
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Allows applicants who fail an initial color vision test to qualify by passing an approved field test demonstrating they can correctly discriminate colors in practical situations
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Defines "extreme color vision deficiencies" as extreme anomalous trichromatism or monochromacy, which can be identified through tests like the Farnsworth Dichotomous D-15 Test
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Authorizes the council to approve appropriate testing methods, with field tests to be conducted by the relevant county, city, town, village, or police district
Legislative Description
Ensures that color vision requirements for appointment of police officers are tailored to only eliminate individuals with extreme color vision deficiencies from eligibility; provides methods under which an individual can meet such requirements after failing to meet an initial color vision standard.
Last Action
VETOED MEMO.60
11/22/2024