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NY A07790
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Vanel
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 13-member Commission on Public Officer Investigation within the Department of Law to review alleged criminal offenses by statewide elected officials, legislators, legislative employees, state officers and employees, and candidates for statewide office
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Requires the commission to notify accused individuals in writing, describe allegations and evidence, and provide 10 days to submit a written response before voting within 14 days on whether substantial basis exists for a violation
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Authorizes a full investigation by the Attorney General upon a vote of at least 7 commission members finding substantial basis that an individual violated state law
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Appoints commission members for 5-year terms with appointments split among legislative leaders: 5 by Senate temporary president, 4 by Assembly speaker, 2 by Senate minority leader, and 2 by Assembly minority leader
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Grants the commission jurisdiction that continues for one year after an official separates from state service or a candidate ends their candidacy, though the commission may investigate but cannot impose penalties
Legislative Description
Establishes the commission on public officer investigation; provides for an independent commission to review matters concerning the public peace, public safety and public justice and the alleged commission of an indictable offense by certain public officials; provides that after such review, if the commission has found a substantial basis to conclude that a violation of the law has occurred, the commission shall authorize a full investigation by the attorney general.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026