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NY S06093

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all cities, counties, towns, villages, authorities, and agencies in New York to obtain and continuously maintain liability insurance for each duly appointed police officer

  • Sets minimum coverage amount at $200,000 per officer specifically for civil rights violation claims arising from the officer's performance of duties

  • Insurance must cover legal fees and/or judgments associated with civil rights violation claims

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relates to requiring municipalities, authorities and agencies to obtain liability insurance on each duly appointed police officer in an amount not less than $200,000.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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