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S 6738

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 Shelley Mayer

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

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Bill Summary · S 6738

Summary of S 6738

Overview

S 6738 is a New York bill introduced on March 21, 2025, sponsored by Senator Shelley Mayer. The bill would authorize a police officer in Westchester County to be suspended without pay for up to 30 days while disciplinary charges are pending a trial. The measure is currently in the committee stage, having been referred to the Local Government committee.

  • Bill number: S 6738
  • Title summary: 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
  • Sponsor: Shelley Mayer (primary)
  • Introduced: March 21, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Key Provisions

  • Authorized action: A police officer employed in Westchester County may be suspended without pay.
  • Duration: The suspension could last up to 30 days.
  • Purpose of suspension: The suspension would occur pending the trial of disciplinary charges.
  • Details not specified in the bill text provided: The measure does not outline due process safeguards, the criteria for initiating suspension, appeal rights, extensions beyond 30 days, or scope limitations (e.g., which agencies or ranks are covered beyond “police officer” in Westchester County).

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Police officers employed by Westchester County.
  • Secondary: County law enforcement agencies and their human resources or civil service/disciplinary processes that would implement the suspension authority, as well as unions or associations representing Westchester County police officers, given potential implications for pay and disciplinary timelines.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction date: March 21, 2025
  • Legislative action: Referred to the Local Government committee on March 21, 2025 (listed twice in the actions)
  • Current stage: Early in the legislative process; no floor action or enacted status yet.
  • Next steps: The bill would need committee consideration, potential amendments, and then floor votes in the Senate. If advanced, companion or related measures in the Assembly (e.g., A 1949) may move in parallel; related prior-session measure S 9080 exists as a related bill.

Related Legislation

  • S 9080 (prior-session) – related Senate measure
  • A 1949 (companion) – Assembly companion(s) of the bill
  • Note: Companion bills often mirror the Senate measure to facilitate passage in both houses.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Administrative impact: Local governments would implement up to a 30-day unpaid suspension framework pending disciplinary trials, affecting payroll and staffing decisions.
  • labor relations: Could interact with collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and existing disciplinary rules; may raise questions about due process, notice, and appeal rights not detailed in the provided text.
  • Policy considerations: Establishes a standardized maximum duration for unpaid suspensions pending disciplinary trials within Westchester County.

If you’d like, I can add a comparison with the Assembly companion (A 1949) or summarize potential fiscal implications if additional text becomes available.

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

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