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NY A08492
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Requires state law enforcement agencies, including the State Police, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and DEC law enforcement, to develop and implement tattoo policies for police officers, peace officers, and job applicants
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Mandates that policies permit arm, leg, back, and torso tattoos, including sleeve tattoos, though agencies may require covering them while on duty
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Prohibits face and neck tattoos for covered employees and applicants
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Prohibits hand tattoos except for one ring tattoo per hand on the finger segment closest to the palm
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Protects current employees by specifying the law cannot prevent anyone currently employed from continuing to serve
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to begin developing necessary regulations
Legislative Description
Requires the commissioner of the division of criminal justice services, the superintendent of the division of state police, and the commissioner of the department of corrections and community supervision and the person in charge of every state law enforcement agency to adopt and implement a tattoo policy for all members of such law enforcement agency who are designated as police officers, peace officers and applicants for employment in such positions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
2/9/2026