Bill > A03768

This bill repeals paragraph (g) of subdivision 4 of section 209 of the civil service law, which currently limits the scope of interest arbitration for certain deputy sheriffs. Interest arbitration is a process where an impartial third party helps resolve disputes between employers and employees when they cannot reach a collective bargaining agreement, typically by recommending or deciding the terms of a contract. By removing this specific paragraph, the bill effectively expands the interest arbitration rights of deputy sheriffs, providing them with the same dispute resolution options as municipal police officers. This change means that deputy sheriffs will now have broader ability to resolve labor negotiations through arbitration, potentially giving them more leverage and flexibility in their collective bargaining process. The bill is straightforward in its approach, simply eliminating the existing restrictive language and taking effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3768