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NY S09080

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Mayer

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 104 of the Laws of 1936 and Chapter 891 of the Laws of 1972 to establish a maximum 30-day suspension period without pay for police officers in Westchester County towns and certain villages pending trial of disciplinary charges.

  • Changes gender-specific language in disciplinary provisions from "his" to "their" and "such member's" to reflect gender-neutral terminology throughout the statute.

  • Corrects statutory reference from "civil practice act" to "civil practice law and rules" for officers seeking enforcement of payment orders during suspension reversals.

  • Maintains existing protections including requirement for written charges, public hearing rights, counsel representation, and full pay restoration with interest if charges are not sustained or conviction is reversed on review.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Provides that a police officer in the county of Westchester can be suspended without pay for not more than 30 days pending a trial of disciplinary charges.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

4/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/16/2024

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