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NY A07283
NY A07283Enacts "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
05/03/2021
05/03/2021
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", amends the Executive Law to require on-duty police officers to intervene and prevent the use of excessive force by another police officer when they have a reasonable opportunity to do so safely. The bill defines "use of force" broadly and establishes that officers who fail to intervene may face criminal liability, termination, and civil liability. It also provides retroactive protection for officers who were terminated for intervening to prevent excessive force in the past 20 years. Additionally, the bill amends the Labor Law to prohibit employers from retaliating against police officers who intervene to prevent excessive force.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 04/05/2022)
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