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NY S01619
NY S01619Enacts "Cariol's Law"; provides for a duty to intervene when a police officer observes another police officer using physical force that he or she reasonably believes to be clearly excessive or beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances.
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Introduced
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Enacts "Cariol's Law"; provides for a duty to intervene when a police officer observes another police officer using physical force that he or she reasonably believes to be clearly excessive or beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Cariol's Law" or "duty to intervene," requires police officers to intervene when they observe another officer using physical force that they reasonably believe to be clearly excessive or beyond what is objectively reasonable under the circumstances. The bill defines various types of physical force and provides for criminal, disciplinary, and civil liability for officers who fail to intervene. It also protects officers who report or intervene against use of excessive force from retaliation by their employer. The bill applies retroactively to reinstate officers terminated for intervening within the 20 years prior to its enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE (on 01/05/2022)
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