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NY A05132
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Khaleel Anderson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits hiring any person as a police officer who was previously dismissed from a police officer position for malfeasance or serious misconduct, or who resigned/retired while under investigation for such conduct
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Requires law enforcement agencies to inform other agencies when a former officer who was dismissed or resigned under investigation applies for a police position elsewhere
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Defines "serious misconduct" as improper or illegal actions including felony conviction, fabrication of evidence, repeated use of excessive force, acceptance of a bribe, or commission of fraud
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Exempts officers who are fully exonerated of all allegations of malfeasance or serious misconduct from these hiring restrictions
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Amends both the state Civil Service Law and the New York City Administrative Code to apply these restrictions statewide and specifically to NYC
Legislative Description
Provides that no person shall be eligible for appointment as a police officer who was previously employed as a police officer and who: was dismissed for malfeasance or other serious misconduct calling into question such person's fitness to serve as a police officer; or resigned or retired from such officer's position while under investigation for such malfeasance or other serious misconduct; defines terms; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to governmental employees
1/7/2026