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NY S06106

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all peace officers in New York to complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of training bi-annually, covering de-escalation techniques, implicit biases, and mental health

  • Training curriculum to be prescribed by the Municipal Police Training Council and may be delivered through electronic media, video, distance learning, or traditional classroom formats

  • Allows excess training hours beyond 32 in any year to carry over into succeeding years to meet requirements

  • Prohibits employers from allowing peace officers to carry or use weapons during official duties unless they have completed the required training hours

  • Peace officers who fail to complete mandatory training lose the authority to exercise powers granted under Section 2.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law

Legislative Description

Relates to establishing mandatory continuing law enforcement education for peace officers; requires peace officers to biannually complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of training including de-escalation techniques, implicit biases and mental health training.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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