Bill > S00038

This bill, known as the "Halt Crimes Against Public Trust Act," introduces new provisions for state officers accused of crimes involving public trust. Under the proposed law, any state officer indicted for such a crime will have their salary automatically suspended during the indictment. If convicted, the officer must repay all salary earned from the pay period immediately preceding the first convicted offense. Conversely, if the officer is not convicted, the salary suspension will be lifted, and they will receive back all withheld wages. The bill specifically defines "crimes involving public trust" to include various offenses under the penal law, such as different degrees of bribery, bribe receiving, corrupting government, and rewarding or receiving rewards for official misconduct. These provisions aim to hold state officers accountable for actions that breach the public's trust and create financial consequences for criminal behavior while in office.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S38