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A 3475

Prohibits law enforcement officers from using bias-based profiling

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Alvarez and 34 co-sponsors

Prohibits bias-based profiling by law enforcement in New York, protecting civil rights by banning policing actions guided by stereotypes or biased characteristics.

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Bill Summary · A 3475

Bill A 3475 — Prohibits law enforcement officers from using bias-based profiling

Overview

Bill A 3475 would prohibit law enforcement officers from engaging in bias-based profiling. Introduced January 28, 2025, the measure has been referred to both Codes and Ways and Means in the legislative process and is currently listed as REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.

Purpose and intent

  • The core objective is to ban the use of profiling by law enforcement based on biased characteristics. The stated aim is to improve civil rights protections and ensure that enforcement actions are not guided by stereotypes or prejudicial assumptions.

Key provisions (high level)

  • The bill would prohibit bias-based profiling by law enforcement officers.
  • Specific definitions, standards, prohibited bases, exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties are not included in the provided text. For a complete understanding of exactly which characteristics are protected, how profiling is defined, and how violations would be addressed, the full bill text should be consulted.
  • The fiscal impact and implementation details would be assessed by the Ways and Means Committee, given the bill’s referral to that committee.

Who/what would be affected

  • Law enforcement agencies and officers operating under New York State law.
  • Individuals and communities who could be subject to profiling or biased policing practices.
  • Civil rights and community advocacy groups monitoring police practices.
  • The state and local prosecutors, courts, and related oversight bodies that would implement or enforce the provisions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 28, 2025.
  • January 28, 2025: Referred to Codes.
  • February 4, 2025: Referred to Ways and Means (listed twice in the actions).
  • Status reflects passage from Codes to Ways and Means, indicating a move toward potential fiscal analysis and further legislative consideration.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.
  • Notable cosponsors include: Jonathan Jacobson, Pamela J. Hunter, Alicia Hyndman, Jo Anne Simon, Andrew Hevesi, Chantel Jackson, Linda Rosenthal, Nily Rozic, Charles Lavine, Eddie Gibbs, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Deborah Glick, William Colton, Maritza Davila, George Alvarez, Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Rebecca Seawright, Catalina Cruz, Latrice Walker, Phil Steck, Vivian Cook, Steven Otis, Robert C. Carroll, Harry B. Bronson, Clyde Vanel, Al Taylor, Stefani Zinerman, Didi Barrett, Karines Reyes, Harvey Epstein, Anna Kelles, Philip Ramos, Ron Kim, and Jeffrey Dinowitz (cosponsors listed).

Related bills

  • A 3949, A 2941, A 2288, A 1676, A 627, A 4879, A 4615, A 2662, A 3978 (prior-session bills).
  • S 1350 (companion bill in the Senate).

Notes

  • The accompanying text provided does not include the bill’s exact language or detailed provisions. For a precise understanding of prohibited conduct, definitions, enforcement, penalties, reporting requirements, data collection, exemptions, and effective dates, the official bill text and fiscal notes should be reviewed.

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

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