Bill > S00175

This bill establishes a new criminal offense called "aggravated offering of a false accusation against a police officer or peace officer" in New York state law. Under this legislation, a person commits this crime if they knowingly report false or baseless information about misconduct by a police or peace officer while the officer is performing their official duties, either verbally or through any other action. The bill defines police and peace officers according to existing definitions in the criminal procedure law. The offense is classified as a class D felony, which means it is considered a serious crime that could result in significant legal consequences. Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the criminal procedure law to ensure that individuals charged with this offense are subject to stricter bail and release conditions, making it more difficult for them to be released on their own recognizance. The legislation aims to protect law enforcement officers from malicious or intentionally false accusations about their professional conduct by creating a specific criminal charge with meaningful penalties.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S175