Bill > A07193

This bill modifies New York state law regarding when police officers and peace officers can use deadly force during arrests or preventing escapes. The legislation limits the circumstances under which an officer can use deadly physical force to situations where the person being pursued has committed a felony that threatened or resulted in death or serious bodily injury, and the officer reasonably believes that the person will cause death or serious bodily injury to another person unless immediately apprehended. The bill also requires that, when feasible, officers must identify themselves and warn that deadly force may be used, unless they have reasonable grounds to believe the person is already aware of this. Additionally, the bill explicitly states that an officer shall not use deadly force against a person if an objectively reasonable officer would believe the person does not pose an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another person. These provisions aim to provide clearer guidelines and constraints on the use of deadly force by law enforcement, with the goal of reducing unnecessary fatal encounters.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7193