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NY A04868
NY A04868Requires the disclosure of certain information when an agency responds to a request for law enforcement disciplinary records, including information a victim alleges regarding sexual misconduct.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to the disclosure of law enforcement officer's disciplinary records
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Public Officers Law to enhance transparency and accessibility of law enforcement disciplinary records. Specifically, the bill prevents agencies from denying access to disciplinary records based on several previous exemptions, such as records concerning unresolved complaints, records compiled for law enforcement purposes, inter-agency materials, records designated as confidential through private agreements, or records created before the law's effective date. Additionally, the bill adds a provision protecting victims of sexual misconduct by prohibiting the disclosure of a victim's personal identifying information in disciplinary records. The bill provides a comprehensive definition of sexual misconduct, which includes a wide range of behaviors such as verbal and digital harassment, sexual intimidation, inappropriate use of personal information, sexually motivated police actions, and physical sexual contact. By removing barriers to accessing disciplinary records and protecting victim identities, the bill aims to increase accountability and transparency in law enforcement disciplinary proceedings while safeguarding the privacy of those who report sexual misconduct.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Jessica González-Rojas (D)*,
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 02/06/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4868 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04868&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04868 |
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