New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 3291
Prohibits the arrest or restraint of a child less than thirteen years of age while effecting the arrest of the parent or guardian of such child
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jeremy Cooney (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Provides that no police officer shall arrest, restrain, or otherwise subdue a child who is thirteen years of age or less while effecting the arrest of the parent or guardian of such child; provides that all police officers present at the scene of arrest shall have an affirmative duty to keep such child safe, and shall permit the person being arrested to communicate with such child up until such person is removed from the scene.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CODES - Jan 24, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO CODES