· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Prohibits law enforcement officers from arresting a person solely based on certain characteristics

Prohibits law enforcement officers from arresting a person solely based on certain characteristics including race or ethnicity, language or accent, location where found, or type of job; establishes a penalty for officers who have violated such provisions.

Sponsor

Alex Bores (D-NY)

Introduced

2026-02-12

Policy area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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