Assembly bill · A11563 (2025-26)
Enacts the "duty to intervene accountability act"
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Noah Burroughs (Assembly Member, District 18, Democratic/Working Families)
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Summary
Enacts the "duty to intervene accountability act" which establishes criminal liability for correction officers who fail to intervene to prevent assaults on incarcerated individuals resulting in death or serious physical injury.
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Amends the Penal Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Correction · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- Jun 2, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
NY Assembly
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