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NY S07561
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
- Prohibits hiring as police officers individuals who were previously fired from a police position in any jurisdiction within or outside New York State
- Bars appointment of individuals who resigned or left a police position while under investigation or facing disciplinary action that could result in termination
- Disqualifies candidates who resigned while criminal charges were pending related to on-duty conduct as a police officer in any jurisdiction
- Requires the Municipal Police Training Council to establish rules governing eligibility for provisional or permanent civil service appointments as police officers
- Applies to all police agencies in New York State, including the Division of State Police
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Wandering Officers Act" prohibiting provisional or permanent appointment of a person as a police officer if such person has previously been fired as a police officer from any jurisdiction within or without the state, if such person left a position as a police officer either while under an investigation or while being the subject of a disciplinary action which could result in termination from any jurisdiction within or without the state, or if such person resigned while criminal charges were pending stemming from actions committed while on duty as a police officer in any jurisdiction within or without the state.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Codes4/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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