Loading chat...
NY S05206
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Repeals the existing municipal police training council and replaces it with a new police training council within the office of public safety
-
Creates a nine-member council composed of law enforcement professionals, academics, legal experts, labor organizations, and community organizations, with appointments split among the governor (3), senate leaders (3), and assembly leaders (3)
-
Members serve two-year terms beginning April 1st, with the governor designating a compensated chairperson; other members receive only expense reimbursement
-
Requires the council to publish an annual mandatory training curriculum each January covering legislative updates, use of force, arrest procedures, civil rights, policing tactics, and police-civilian interactions
-
Conditions release of state grants and budget appropriations to law enforcement agencies on certification that all personnel have completed the mandatory training curriculum
Legislative Description
Repeals the municipal police training council; creates the police training council to establish a statewide mandatory training curriculum for all law enforcement agencies established with police officer or peace officer status throughout the state.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026