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NY A06342

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nikki Lucas

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires every city, county, town, village, authority, or agency to obtain and maintain liability insurance for each duly appointed police officer

  • Sets minimum insurance coverage at $200,000 per officer specifically for civil rights violation claims arising from the officer's duties

  • Insurance must cover both legal fees and judgments associated with civil rights violation claims

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relates to requiring municipalities, authorities and agencies to obtain liability insurance on each duly appointed police officer in an amount not less than $200,000.

Last Action

referred to local governments

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Governments3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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