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NY S01619

NY S01619
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.


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Introduced
01/14/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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