Bill > S01216

This bill amends the executive law to require the state's council (likely the New York State Council on Law Enforcement) to develop and maintain comprehensive crisis intervention training protocols specifically for police officers in cities with populations of one million or more, which would primarily apply to New York City. The bill mandates that the council, in consultation with mental health and addiction services commissioners, create written policies and procedures for responding to crisis situations involving individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. These policies will require educating and training both new and veteran police officers on appropriate response protocols for such situations. Additionally, the bill requires the council to recommend to the governor rules and regulations for establishing an ongoing training program, including initial training for current and new officers and recommendations for periodic retraining. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing immediate preparation of necessary rules and regulations to implement the training requirements.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1216