NY A02074

Automatically seals unfounded claims (lacking factual basis) and exonerated claims (conduct occurred but was lawful) against law enforcement officers immediately upon final determination

Automatically seals unsubstantiated claims (insufficient evidence to prove or disprove) after 3 years, provided no founded claims or disciplinary actions occur during that period

Sealed records remain accessible to law enforcement agencies for internal investigations, the Attorney General and district attorneys for criminal investigations, and civilian complaint review boards during active investigations

Amends the Public Officers Law to exempt unfounded, exonerated, and sealed unsubstantiated claims from public disclosure requirements under FOIL

Defines "technical infractions" (minor administrative rule violations not involving public interaction) as not constituting claims that would delay or prevent sealing; takes effect 90 days after enactment