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NY A07425
Bill
Status
3/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Gibbs
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 5 allowing reduction of a correction officer's public pension to satisfy civil judgments when found liable for the death or hospitalization of an incarcerated individual
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Pension may be reduced to no less than $20,000 to pay judgments before any public funds are used, following notice and a court hearing
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Court must consider severity of the officer's actions, proportionality of the reduction, and potential undue hardship on dependent children, spouse, or other dependents
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Defines "correction officer" as any state or local employee charged with maintaining custody and supervision of persons in correctional facilities
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Amendment would apply only to actions filed on or after January 1 following voter approval, and requires subsequent legislation to implement
Legislative Description
Relates to reducing a correction officer's pension to satisfy certain judgments from the death or hospitalization of an incarcerated individual; provides that a correction officer's pension may be reduced to no less than $20,000 to satisfy a judgment; provides that a court shall hold a hearing to determine the amount of the reduction.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
1/30/2026