Bill
A 7299
Bill A 7299 prohibits police promotions based on ticket quotas, ensuring fair criteria focus on overall performance and community engagement, protecting officers' integrity.
Bill Number: A 7299
Title: Prohibits Discrimination in Promotion of Police Officers Who Fail to Meet Their Employer's Ticket Quotas
Status: Referred to Labor
Introduced: March 25, 2025
Primary Sponsor: J. Gary Pretlow
Bill A 7299 aims to address and prohibit discriminatory practices in the promotion of police officers based on their performance related to ticket quotas. The legislation seeks to ensure that officers are not unfairly penalized or overlooked for promotions due to their inability or unwillingness to meet specific ticket issuance targets set by their employers.
Prohibition of Discrimination: The bill explicitly prohibits law enforcement agencies from using ticket quotas as a criterion for promotions. This means that an officer's eligibility for promotion cannot be negatively impacted by their ticket issuance record.
Promotion Criteria: The legislation encourages the use of more comprehensive and equitable criteria for promotions that focus on overall performance, community engagement, and other relevant factors rather than solely on the number of tickets issued.
Reporting Requirements: The bill may include provisions for law enforcement agencies to report on their promotion practices and ensure compliance with the new regulations, although specific reporting mechanisms are not detailed in the provided information.
Police Officers: The primary beneficiaries of this bill are police officers who may feel pressured to meet ticket quotas, potentially compromising their integrity and community relations. This bill aims to protect them from discriminatory practices in promotions.
Law Enforcement Agencies: Agencies will need to adjust their promotion policies and practices to comply with the new regulations, ensuring that they do not factor ticket quotas into promotion decisions.
Current Status: As of March 25, 2025, the bill has been referred to the Labor Committee for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent actions, such as hearings or votes, has not been specified.
Related Legislation: This bill is part of a broader legislative context, with several related bills from prior sessions (A 2842, A 3918, A 3205, A 5761, A 6034, A 4021, A 3602, A 1405, A 4799) that may address similar issues regarding police practices and accountability.
Bill A 7299 represents a significant step towards reforming promotion practices within law enforcement agencies by eliminating the reliance on ticket quotas. By focusing on fair and equitable promotion criteria, the bill aims to foster a more just and effective policing environment. The bill's progress will be closely monitored as it moves through the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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