New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8856: Establishes county law enforcement civilian complaint review boards
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8856 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes county law enforcement civilian complaint review boards. Primary sponsor: Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 9, 2026): REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires each county to establish a county law enforcement civilian complaint review board to assist the board of supervisors with the investigation of complaints concerning misconduct by members of county law enforcement towards members of the public in a complete, thorough and impartial manner.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Salazar | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Kristen Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 59 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“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 LOCAL GOVERNMENT