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A 4064

Establishes a youth outreach department within the state police, city, village, town, and district police departments, and sheriff departments

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham

Establishes a new Youth Outreach Department within state, sheriff, and local police agencies to formalize youth engagement programs and partnerships.

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
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Bill Summary · A 4064

Legislative Bill A 4064 – Summary

Overview

Bill A 4064 seeks to establish a dedicated youth outreach department within police agencies at multiple levels, including state police, city, village, town, and district police departments, and sheriff departments. Introduced on January 31, 2025, the measure is currently referred to the Local Governments committee. Sponsorship is led by Assembly member Brian Cunningham (primary).

What the bill would do

  • Create a new "youth outreach department" within the named police agencies.
  • The bill outlines formal recognition of a youth-focused division within these agencies, though the specific duties, structure, and authority would be defined in the bill’s text (not provided here).

Who would be affected

  • Youth and communities served by the affected police departments.
  • The police departments at the state, county (sheriff), and local levels (city, village, town, and district).
  • Local governments that oversee or collaborate with these police agencies.
  • Any organizations partnering with law enforcement on youth programs.

Legislative status and process

  • Introduced: January 31, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to Local Governments (the committee that typically reviews measures affecting local government structure, duties, and coordination).
  • Legislative actions listed: two entries on 2025-01-31 for the same referral, indicating initial committee assignment.
  • Companion and related measures exist in prior sessions:
    • Senate counterpart or related bills: S 3802, S 4940 (companion)
    • Assembly counterpart: A 10106
    • Note: Some listings show S 4940 as a companion more than once; these references indicate cross‑filed or related legislation in different sessions.

Sponsorship and related bills

  • Primary sponsor: Brian Cunningham.
  • Related/companion bills: S 3802, S 4940 (companion), A 10106 (prior-session). These connections can provide a sense of alignment or precedent with similar proposals in other chambers or sessions.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Procedural: The bill has not advanced beyond committee referral in its current form; future steps include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes.
  • Fiscal/operational: Establishing a new department could involve budgeting for staff, training, and program resources; exact costs would depend on the bill’s specifications.
  • Policy considerations: The measure would formalize youth engagement efforts within law enforcement, which could affect community relations, prevention programs, and school or community partnerships. Details on mandate scope, oversight, and accountability would be in the bill text.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor Local Governments committee activity for hearings or amendments.
  • Review the bill’s full text when available to understand the specific duties, funding, governance, and reporting requirements of the proposed Youth Outreach Department.
  • Consider related bills (S 3802, S 4940, A 10106) for parallel provisions or differences across chambers/sessions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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