Bill > S08514

This bill establishes new restrictions on police officer hiring across New York State by preventing individuals from being appointed as police officers if they were previously dismissed from law enforcement for serious misconduct or resigned/retired while under investigation for such misconduct. Specifically, the bill defines "serious misconduct" as improper or illegal actions in an officer's official duties that could result in a miscarriage of justice or discrimination, which includes actions like felony convictions, evidence fabrication, repeated excessive force, bribery, or fraud. The legislation mandates that law enforcement agencies must inform other agencies if a former officer applying for a new police position was previously dismissed or resigned under investigation. The bill includes an important caveat that these restrictions do not apply to officers who are ultimately exonerated of misconduct allegations. By amending both the Civil Service Law and the Administrative Code of New York City, the bill aims to maintain high professional standards and integrity within law enforcement by preventing officers with a history of serious misconduct from being rehired in similar roles.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8514