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A 1949

Provides that a police officer in the county of Westchester can be suspended without pay for not more than 30 days pending a trial of disciplinary charges

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Paulin

Authorizes Westchester County police officers to be suspended without pay for up to 30 days while disciplinary charges are pending trial.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
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Bill Summary · A 1949

Summary of Bill A 1949

Overview

Bill A 1949 proposes to authorize the suspension without pay for up to 30 days of a police officer in Westchester County while disciplinary charges are pending trial. The bill is currently in the committee process and has been introduced and referred to the Governmental Employees committee.

What the bill would do

  • Allow a police officer in Westchester County to be suspended without pay for not more than 30 days while disciplinary charges are pending trial.
  • The suspension is framed as a temporary measure during the course of disciplinary proceedings.

Key provisions

  • Applicability: Police officers employed in Westchester County.
  • Suspension duration: Up to 30 days without pay.
  • Trigger: Suspension would occur pending the trial of disciplinary charges against the officer.
  • Pay status: The officer would not receive pay during the suspension period.

Affected parties

  • Primary: Police officers operating in Westchester County.
  • County government entities and police departments in Westchester County responsible for disciplinary actions.
  • Potentially, labor organizations or unions representing officers, as well as human resources and legal offices handling disciplinary procedures.

Legislative status and history

  • Introduced: January 14, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to the Governmental Employees committee.
  • Legislative actions recorded: Two identical entries on 2025-01-14 stating the bill was referred to Governmental Employees.
  • Sponsor: Amy Paulin (primary).
  • Related/companion bills: A 10217 (prior-session) and S 6738 (companion) with a companion listed in Senate records.

Related bills

  • A 10217 (prior-session) — an earlier version or related measure.
  • S 6738 (companion) — Senate companion to the bill.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Public safety and governance: The provision could enable quicker removal or suspension of officers under disciplinary review, potentially reducing risk to the public during ongoing investigations.
  • Due process and labor considerations: Suspension without pay raises questions about due process, consistency with civil service rules, and existing union contracts or negotiated settlements. Careful implementation would be needed to define when charges are “pending trial” and to ensure proper notice and rights.
  • Fiscal impact: The bill does not specify funding or cost implications; suspensions without pay may affect officer compensation and departmental personnel costs during the suspension period.
  • Interplay with county and municipal processes: Since Westchester County departments operate within a broader local government framework, practical application would depend on existing disciplinary procedures and contracts.

Next steps

  • If advanced, the bill would move through committee hearings and potential amendments before floor consideration in the Legislature. Stakeholders may review the duration, due process safeguards, and interactions with existing personnel rules and union contracts.

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

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