New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S04894

Introduced
2/14/25  
Refer
2/14/25  
Report Pass
3/18/25  
Engrossed
6/13/25  
Refer
6/13/25  
Refer
1/7/26  

Caption

Repeals provisions relating to resolutions of disputes in the course of collective negotiations with certain deputy sheriffs to provide such deputy sheriffs with the same interest arbitration scope as municipal police officers.

Summary

Bill S04894 seeks to repeal paragraph (g) of subdivision 4 of section 209 of the civil service law, which pertains to the resolution of disputes during collective negotiations specifically for certain deputy sheriffs. The repeal aims to align the interest arbitration scope of deputy sheriffs with that of municipal police officers, thereby providing them with similar negotiation rights and dispute resolution mechanisms that are currently available to police officers under the law.

Impact

The repeal of this provision will modify the existing civil service law as it relates to deputy sheriffs, potentially enhancing their bargaining power during negotiations. By granting them the same interest arbitration rights as municipal police officers, the bill could lead to improved working conditions and benefits for deputy sheriffs, impacting labor relations within law enforcement agencies in New York.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S04894 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in favor during committee and floor votes. The support from various senators indicates a shared understanding of the importance of equitable negotiation rights for deputy sheriffs compared to their police counterparts.

Contention

There have been no notable points of contention reported during the discussions or voting on this bill. The unanimous support suggests that there are no significant opposing views among the legislators regarding the proposed changes.

Companion Bills

NY A03768

Same As Repeals provisions relating to resolutions of disputes in the course of collective negotiations with certain deputy sheriffs to provide such deputy sheriffs with the same interest arbitration scope as municipal police officers.

NY A09665

Same As Repeals provisions relating to resolutions of disputes in the course of collective negotiations with certain deputy sheriffs to provide such deputy sheriffs with the same interest arbitration scope as municipal police officers.

Previously Filed As

NY A09665

Repeals provisions relating to resolutions of disputes in the course of collective negotiations with certain deputy sheriffs to provide such deputy sheriffs with the same interest arbitration scope as municipal police officers.

NY A03768

Repeals provisions relating to resolutions of disputes in the course of collective negotiations with certain deputy sheriffs to provide such deputy sheriffs with the same interest arbitration scope as municipal police officers.

NY SB767

Calvert County Sheriff - Deputy Sheriffs and Correctional Deputies - Collective Bargaining

NY AB2004

Peace officers: deputy sheriffs.

NY SB1286

Line of Duty Act; auxiliary police officers and volunteer deputy sheriffs.

NY SB229

Peace officers: deputy sheriffs.

NY S02778

Designates sheriffs, under-sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the city of New York as police officers.

NY S01184

Designates sheriffs, under-sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the city of New York as police officers.

NY A03300

Designates sheriffs, under-sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the city of New York as police officers.

NY S07749

Provides for a line of duty presumption for disabilities of deputy sheriffs in a city with a population of one million or more.

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