A10151 · 2025–2026
Prohibits law enforcement officers from arresting a person solely based on certain characteristics
In committee Codes Committee
Prohibits police from arresting a person based solely on certain characteristics, such as race or ethnicity, language or accent, where the person is found, or their type of job, and establishes a penalty for officers who violate the rule. (Auto-generated summary)
Official record
Official summary · NYS Open LegislationProhibits law enforcement officers from arresting a person solely based on certain characteristics including race or ethnicity, language or accent, location where found, or type of job; establishes a penalty for officers who have violated such provisions.
What it does: AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to prohibiting law enforcement officers from arresting a person solely based on certain characteristics
Legislative history
- 2026-02-12Assembly: REFERRED TO CODES