New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5736: Prohibits prior peace officers or police officers whose position as such was terminated or vacated due to misconduct from again becoming a peace officer or a police officer

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Plain-language summary

A 5736 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits prior peace officers or police officers whose position as such was terminated or vacated due to misconduct from again becoming a peace officer or a police officer. Primary sponsor: Robert Carroll (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Robert Carroll (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.