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NY S04563

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires police agencies to thoroughly examine internal files of police misconduct and complaints before recruiting or accepting lateral transfers of police officers or peace officers from other agencies, other states, or American territories

  • Prohibits police agencies from hiring, enrolling, or accepting transfers of any officer who was fired, relieved of duty, or resigned due to police misconduct or off-duty misconduct

  • Bars hiring or transfer of officers who resigned or were terminated while under investigation for any type of misconduct

  • Prohibits recruitment of officers who left previous employment due to misdemeanor or felony charges

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to police officer and peace officer hiring and transfers; requires police agencies review any possible internal files of police misconduct and complaints as well as pending criminal charges before hiring or allowing for a transfer.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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