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NY S05084

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Police Commissioner to refer disciplinary cases to a neutral arbitrator when imposing a penalty lower than recommended by the Civilian Complaint Review Board or deputy commissioner responsible for discipline

  • Creates a panel of five neutral arbitrators appointed by the Public Advocate to hear referred disciplinary matters

  • Limits arbitrators to determining guilt or innocence and appropriateness of proposed penalties, with arbitrator decisions being final

  • Prohibits arbitrators from imposing penalties that exceed those originally recommended by the Civilian Complaint Review Board

  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Establishes a process for neutral arbitrators to review certain disciplinary decisions and penalties imposed on members of the New York city police department.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES 1

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Cities 11/7/2026
Finance4/29/2025
Cities 12/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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