New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5255: Relates to procedures to be followed in appointing a hearing officer for removal and disciplinary action against certain public employees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5255 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to procedures to be followed in appointing a hearing officer for removal and disciplinary action against certain public employees. Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides procedures to be followed in appointing a hearing officer for removal and disciplinary action against certain public employees not in the service of the city of New York, including the fees to be paid for such hearing officer; provides for suspension, with pay, pending the determination.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS