NY S04117

Requires automatic sealing of complaints against police officers that are determined to be unfounded (lacking factual basis), exonerated (conduct occurred but was lawful), or still pending investigation

Sealed records remain accessible to law enforcement agencies for internal investigations, the Attorney General and district attorneys for criminal prosecutions, and civilian oversight bodies like the Civilian Complaint Review Board during active investigations

Amends the Public Officers Law to exempt unfounded, exonerated, and pending claims from public disclosure requirements, effectively reversing portions of the 2020 police transparency law

Assigns the Division of Criminal Justice Services responsibility for overseeing implementation, maintaining a secure system for sealed records, and receiving annual compliance reports from law enforcement agencies

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop necessary regulations