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NY S01830

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Mayer

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Mandates establishment of ongoing training programs for all current and new police officers and peace officers on interacting with individuals with disabilities
  • Places special emphasis on techniques for improving interactions with individuals who are blind, deaf, or hard of hearing
  • Requires training program content to be developed in consultation with the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
  • Takes effect on April 1 following enactment, with the Municipal Police Training Council authorized to begin creating necessary rules and regulations immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires police officer training programs on interacting with individuals with a disability with special emphasis on the techniques needed to improve interactions with individuals that are blind or deaf or hard of hearing; provides such training shall be created in consultation with the justice center for the protection of people with special needs.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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