Requires law enforcement agencies and political subdivisions to make publicly available any law enforcement collective bargaining agreement such agency or subdivision is subject to.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A10507
SPONSOR: Rules (Bichotte Hermelyn) TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to collective bargaining
agreement disclosure
PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of this bill is to enhance transparency in collec-
tive bargaining agreements involving law enforcement agencies and poli-
tical subdivisions. This legislation mandates the public disclosure of
these agreements to ensure accountability and public awareness.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Adds a new section 837-y to the Executive Law. It requires
every law enforcement agency and political subdivision to make publicly
available any collective bargaining agreement to which they are subject.
This disclosure must occur within thirty days of the effective date of
this section and annually thereafter. This includes any agreements nego-
tiated before the adoption of this section that are still in effect.
Section 2. Effective Date
JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation is necessary to promote transparency and accountability
in the operations of law enforcement agencies and political subdivi-
sions. CBAs contain significant terms and conditions affecting the oper-
ations, budget, and policies of these entities. By making these agree-
ments publicly accessible, the bill ensures that stakeholders, including
the public, are informed about commitments and obligations of their law
enforcement bodies. Transparency is crucial for trust.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Minimal.
SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY IMPACT:
The social and community impact of this bill is significant. By mandat-
ing the public disclosure of collective bargaining agreements, the bill
promotes greater community engagement and oversight. It helps build
trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve by
ensuring that the terms of employment and operational guidelines are
transparent and publicly accessible.
ECONOMIC AND EMPLOYMENT IMPACT:
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND INFRASTRUCTURAL IMPACT:
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have
become a law.
STATE OF NEW YORK
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10507
IN ASSEMBLY
May 29, 2024
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Introduced by COMMITTEE ON RULES -- (at request of M. of A.
Bichotte Hermelyn) -- read once and referred to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to collective bargaining
agreement disclosure
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-bly, do enact as follows:
1 Section 1. The executive law is amended by adding a new section 837-y
2 to read as follows:
3 § 837-y. Collective bargaining agreement. Within thirty days of the
4 effective date of this section, and annually thereafter, every law
5 enforcement agency and political subdivision shall make publicly avail-
6 able any law enforcement collective bargaining agreement such agency or
7 subdivision is subject to, including any collective bargaining agreement
8 negotiated before the adoption of this section, that is in effect upon
9 the effective date of this section.
10 § 2. This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall
11 have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15743-01-4
