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NY A01642

NY A01642
Directs the attorney general to review incidents where a civilian is killed by a police officer.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to the authority of the attorney general to review incidents where a civilian is killed by a police officer

AI Summary

This bill amends the Executive Law to give the Attorney General the authority to review any incident involving a police officer's conduct that is alleged to have caused serious injury or death of a civilian within 60 days of the incident. After the review, the Attorney General will determine whether the incident will remain under the jurisdiction of the local district attorney's office or be prosecuted by a special prosecutor appointed by the Governor.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

enacting clause stricken (on 04/05/2022)

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