New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4522: Prohibits members of the state police, police officers, and peace officers from intentionally covering their badges
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4522 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits members of the state police, police officers, and peace officers from intentionally covering their badges. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits members of the state police, police officers, and peace officers from intentionally covering their badges.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Bailey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO FINANCE