Bill
S 6771
Provides immunity for law enforcement personnel who intervene to halt misconduct, shielding them from criminal, civil liability and employment penalties to spur peer intervention.
Overview
- Purpose: The bill is titled to grant immunity to law enforcement employees who intervene when they witness police misconduct. The available information indicates the goal is to encourage and protect officers who take action to stop misconduct by their peers.
- Status: Referred to Codes (New York State Senate Committee on Codes). The action occurred on March 24, 2025.
What the bill would do (based on the provided information)
- The specific text of the provisions is not included in the material provided. As a result, the exact mechanisms of immunity (criminal, civil, employment protections, scope of protection, limitations, and remedies) are not detailed here.
- Generally implied effect: The measure wouldcreate a pathway for certain immunity protections for law enforcement personnel who intervene to halt or report misconduct by other officers. The bill’s intent appears to reduce barriers to intervening and to shield intervening officers from certain adverse consequences tied to their actions.
Key provisions and details to look for in the bill text (not provided)
- Definition of “intervene” in the context of police misconduct (on-duty vs. off-duty actions, direct intervention vs. reporting).
- Scope of immunity (criminal liability, civil liability, internal disciplinary action, employment consequences, or a combination).
- Conditions or qualifiers (e.g., whether the intervening officer participated in misconduct themselves, whether the intervention was reasonable and timely, whether there is a requirement to report the incident).
- Protections against retaliation and any whistleblower or reporting protections that accompany the immunity.
- Any required training, procedural steps, or reporting obligations for intervening officers.
- Exemptions or carve-outs (e.g., actions that would constitute willful or gross misconduct, or actions that violate other laws).
Who would be affected
- Primary group: Law enforcement employees who intervene to stop or address police misconduct.
- Potential indirect effects: Other officers and department culture, internal investigations, and oversight mechanisms. The bill could influence how agencies handle misconduct, early intervention, and peer accountability.
Sponsors
- Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson
- Cosponsors: Gustavo Rivera, Luis R. Sepúlveda, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Jessica Ramos, Patricia Fahy
Related bills and companion/supporting measures
- Related Bills (prior-session): S 8576, S 1990, S 1987
- Companion: A 6463 (listed as companion – appears twice in the provided record)
Procedural and timeline notes
- The bill was introduced and immediately referred to the Codes Committee on March 24, 2025, with the action noted twice in the provided record. In New York, the Codes Committee handles issues related to criminal law and procedures, so this bill would move through that committee to consideration on the Senate floor if advanced.
- No further procedural milestones (hearings, votes, or floor actions) are provided in the current information.
Next steps for readers seeking more detail
- Obtain the full bill text to review exact definitions, immunity scope, exceptions, and procedural requirements.
- Check accompanying fiscal notes, analysis from the sponsor or committees, and any amendments filed.
- Monitor updates from the New York State Senate, particularly the Codes Committee proceedings and votes.
For further information, access the bill text and status on the New York State Senate website or legislative databases using the bill number S 6771.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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