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NY S00425
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Liu
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AI Summary
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Prohibits transporting arrested, detained, or apprehended persons in unmarked or concealed identity police vehicles unless a uniformed officer from the same governmental entity is present for the entire transport
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Prohibits stops and searches by officers in unmarked vehicles unless the officer is in uniform or accompanied by a uniformed officer from the same entity for the duration of the stop and search
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Defines a police vehicle as "unmarked" or "concealed identity" unless it has visible authorized lights, an audible siren/horn, and an insignia identifying it as a police vehicle
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Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions against violations through special proceedings, with the ability to issue subpoenas and direct restitution without requiring proof of actual injury
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Applies to police officers and peace officers of all governmental entities including the state, public authorities, police districts, counties, towns, cities, and villages
Legislative Description
Prohibits the transport of a person in an unmarked police vehicle or concealed identity police vehicle after being arrested, detained or apprehended by a police officer or peace officer who is not wearing such officer's uniform unless an officer in uniform is present for the duration of the transport; prohibits stops and searches by a police officer or peace officer who is not wearing such officer's uniform using an unmarked police vehicle or a concealed identity police vehicle unless an officer in uniform is present for the duration of the stop and search.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026