Loading chat...

NY S06167

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Criminal Procedure Law section 190.55 to prohibit grand juries from investigating offenses or misconduct involving shootings or excessive force by police officers or peace officers that result in civilian death or injury

  • Removes grand jury authority specifically for cases where law enforcement actions cause harm to civilians, while preserving grand jury powers for all other criminal offenses and public servant misconduct

  • Applies to both police officers and peace officers as defined under existing Criminal Procedure Law sections 1.20 and 2.10

  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Prohibits a grand jury from inquiring into an offense or misconduct involving involves a shooting or use of excessive force by a police officer and/or peace officer that led or leads to the death or personal injury of a civilian.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available