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NY A06476

Provides that the police commissioner of the city of New York and all other cities with a population of one hundred thousand or more shall be an elected office with a four-year term; provides that such office shall be subject to term limits of two terms.


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Introduced
04/11/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the general city law, the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing that the office of police commissioner in cities with a population of one hundred thousand or more is an elected office

AI Summary

This bill proposes to make the office of police commissioner in cities with a population of 100,000 or more an elected position with a four-year term and subject to term limits of two terms. The bill outlines the process for filling vacancies in the office of police commissioner through special or general elections. Additionally, the bill amends the New York City Charter to allow for the removal or suspension of the police commissioner in the same manner as the mayor.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to cities (on 01/03/2024)

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