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NY A00275

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Catalina Cruz

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts claims arising from alleged sexual offenses by law enforcement officers from all state and local notice of claim requirements when the offense occurred during the officer's employment

  • Allows civil lawsuits against law enforcement officers for sexual offenses to be filed within 10 years after a criminal conviction for the same conduct, or 10 years after the officer leaves the employing agency

  • Revives previously time-barred claims for sexual offenses by law enforcement officers, allowing victims to file within 10 years of the last offense or 3 years from discovering the resulting injury

  • Applies to sexual offenses committed against adult victims (18 or older) while the officer was employed by a law enforcement agency

  • Defines "law enforcement officer" as police officers or peace officers under Criminal Procedure Law, and "sexual offense" as crimes under Penal Law Article 130 or incest statutes

Legislative Description

Extends the statute of limitations to bring a claim arising out of an alleged sexual offense by a law enforcement officer if the alleged offense occurred while the officer was employed by a law enforcement agency.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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