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NY S09080
Bill
Status
4/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shelley Mayer
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AI Summary
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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.
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Changes gender-specific language in disciplinary provisions from "his" to "their" and "such member's" to reflect gender-neutral terminology throughout the statute.
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Corrects statutory reference from "civil practice act" to "civil practice law and rules" for officers seeking enforcement of payment orders during suspension reversals.
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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.
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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