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NY A02558
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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Establishes a seven-year term for the Superintendent of State Police effective January 1, 2026, limited to one term, with removal requiring a two-thirds vote of both legislative houses plus gubernatorial action
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Requires Senate confirmation for both the Superintendent and First Deputy Superintendent appointments
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Mandates annual reports to the Governor and legislative leaders by September 1st detailing special requests from elected officials, information shared with the Governor's office or legislators, disciplinary actions, and all transfers to/from the executive services unit
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Requires the Superintendent to testify biennially before Senate and Assembly finance and oversight committees starting in 2026 to review State Police activities and future plans
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Limits appointments to the executive services unit (protecting elected officials) to two-year terms, prohibits officers from providing services that violate ethics laws, and requires Superintendent approval for any non-traditional service requests
Legislative Description
Relates to the appointment and reporting duties of the superintendent of the state police and to the appointment of employees of the state police; requires the approval of certain duties of the state police by the superintendent of the state police.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026