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NY S00518
Bill
Status
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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AI Summary
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Mandates diversity and inclusion training covering race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, and disabilities for all state and municipal police officers, sheriffs, firefighters, correction officers, first responders, and emergency medical technicians
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Requires diversity training to comprise at least 5% of basic training and pre-employment course curricula for covered personnel
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Training must be provided by an accredited educator or accreditation body
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Directs the State Police Superintendent to establish policies and procedures, then share them with municipal law enforcement, fire departments, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and the Department of Health for implementation
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Applies to both current employees and new hires across all covered agencies and departments, taking effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the inclusion of cultural competency training in the basic training and pre-employment course curricula for state police officers and municipal police officers and sheriffs, members of fire departments and companies, corrections officers, first responders, emergency medical technicians and advanced emergency medical technicians.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
2/3/2026