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NY S07147

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 52-a to the General Municipal Law requiring cities, counties, towns, villages, authorities, and agencies to obtain and maintain liability insurance on each duly appointed police officer
  • Requires minimum liability insurance coverage of $200,000 per officer for civil rights violation claims arising from the officer's performance of powers and duties
  • Specifies that insurance proceeds shall be used to pay legal fees and judgments associated with civil rights violation claims
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to requiring municipalities, authorities and agencies to obtain liability insurance on each duly appointed police officer in an amount not less than $200,000.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/18/2023

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