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NY A05700
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jodi Giglio
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AI Summary
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Complaints against police officers, peace officers, firefighters, correction officers, and emergency medical service providers that are investigated and determined to be unfounded would be prohibited from being added to their personnel records
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Personnel records containing unfounded complaint information would be classified as confidential and not subject to inspection without the employee's written consent or a court order
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Courts must hold a hearing before ordering disclosure of such records, and the judge must find a "clear showing of facts" before reviewing records and determining if they are "relevant and material" to release
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Exemptions apply to district attorneys, the attorney general, county attorneys, corporation counsel, town attorneys, village attorneys, grand juries, and government agencies requiring records for official functions
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The bill would add a new Section 50-a to the Civil Rights Law, which was previously repealed in 2020 to increase transparency of police disciplinary records
Legislative Description
Prevents unfounded complaints against police officers, peace officers, firefighters, correction officers and emergency medical service providers from being disclosed or added to such police officer, peace officer, firefighter, correction officer or emergency medical service provider's personnel record.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026