New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 518: Requires the inclusion of cultural competency training in the basic training and pre-employment course curricula for police, firefighters, correction officers and first responders

Passed one chamber Last action February 3, 2026: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Plain-language summary

S 518 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 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: Roxanne Persaud (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Roxanne Persaud (Democratic). 5 co-sponsors.