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NY A09289

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paula Kay

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts current sworn police officers and peace officers from mandatory reporting requirements when mental health professionals determine they pose a substantial risk or threat of harm
  • Creates an exception to the exemption: reporting is still required if the mental health professional determines the officer's condition impairs their ability to perform job duties
  • Defines police and peace officers according to Section 1.20 of the criminal procedure law
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Exempts police and peace officers receiving treatment from mandatory reporting of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals, unless the mental health professional determines, based on reasonable professional judgment, that the condition impairs such person's ability to perform their job duties.

Last Action

referred to mental health

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Mental Health12/10/2025

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