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NY S08514
Bill
Status
9/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Salazar
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AI Summary
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Prohibits hiring any person as a police officer who was previously dismissed from a police officer position for malfeasance or serious misconduct, or who resigned/retired while under investigation for such conduct
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Requires law enforcement agencies to inform other agencies when a former officer who was dismissed for misconduct, or resigned/retired while under investigation, applies for a police position elsewhere
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Defines "serious misconduct" as improper or illegal actions that could result in miscarriage of justice or discrimination, including felony conviction, fabrication of evidence, repeated excessive force, bribery, or fraud
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Exempts officers who are exonerated of all allegations of malfeasance or serious misconduct from the hiring prohibition
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Amends both the New York Civil Service Law (Section 58) and the New York City Administrative Code (Section 14-109) with identical provisions to apply statewide and specifically to New York City
Legislative Description
Provides that no person shall be eligible for appointment as a police officer who was previously employed as a police officer and who: was dismissed for malfeasance or other serious misconduct calling into question such person's fitness to serve as a police officer; or resigned or retired from such officer's position while under investigation for such malfeasance or other serious misconduct; defines terms; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
1/7/2026