Bill > S06548

This bill establishes minimum standards for maternity policies for police and correctional officers across state and municipal agencies. The legislation requires employers to: prevent discrimination related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; treat pregnant officers the same as temporarily disabled officers; provide procedures for modifying full-duty assignments and offering light-duty positions when medically recommended and operationally feasible; exempt pregnant officers from mandatory firearms qualification requirements; and make practical uniform and equipment modifications to accommodate pregnancy. These provisions aim to support pregnant law enforcement and correctional officers by ensuring they are not penalized or discriminated against during pregnancy, while also providing necessary workplace accommodations that recognize their unique medical needs. The bill will go into effect 60 days after becoming law, giving agencies time to update their existing policies to comply with these new standards.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6548