New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5501: Requires the inclusion of cultural competency training in the basic training and pre-employment course curricula for police, firefighters, correction officers and first responders

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: PRINT NUMBER 5501A

Plain-language summary

A 5501 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the inclusion of cultural competency training in the basic training and pre-employment course curricula for police, firefighters, correction officers and first responders. Primary sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 5501A.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.