Relates to the sealing of certain claims against law enforcement officers

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• Democratic41
• Republican6

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Jessica Scarcella-Spanton says this is needed

Following the repeal of Civil Rights Law § 50-a, the public now has access to all disciplinary records of law enforcement officers. While transparency is critical, the blanket disclosure of unfounded, or exon- erated, allegations risks damaging officers' careers and reputations based on claims that were disproven, deemed lawful. This bill addresses that gap by sealing such claims-like how unfounded charges or sealed criminal records are treated for civilians-while ensuring oversight bodies like internal affairs, prosecutors, and the CCRB retain access when needed. Officers cleared of wrongdoing should not face long-term consequences due to public misunderstanding of terms like "pending" or "exonerated." This policy also aligns with efforts to support recruitment and retention, acknowledging the impacts that unresolved or false allega- tions may have on an officer's ability to obtain housing, employment, or promotions.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.