New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06601

Introduced
3/18/25  
Refer
3/18/25  

Caption

Requires the municipal police training council to ensure that issues related to motorcycle profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training.

Summary

Bill S06601 aims to address the issue of motorcycle profiling by amending the executive law in New York. It mandates that the municipal police training council incorporate training on motorcycle profiling into both basic law enforcement training and in-service training for current officers. The bill defines motorcycle profiling as the unlawful practice of using a person's motorcycle riding status or related attire as a basis for stopping, questioning, or searching individuals without legal justification.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would establish a formal recognition of motorcycle profiling as an issue within law enforcement practices in New York. It would require local law enforcement agencies to explicitly condemn such profiling in their policies, potentially leading to changes in how officers are trained and how they conduct stops and searches. This could enhance protections for motorcyclists and promote fairer treatment under the law.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S06601 appears to be generally supportive, particularly among advocates for motorcyclists' rights and civil liberties. However, there may be concerns from some law enforcement representatives regarding the implications of additional training requirements and policy changes.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from law enforcement agencies that feel the bill imposes unnecessary training burdens or that it could complicate their operational procedures. Additionally, there may be differing opinions on the necessity and effectiveness of such measures in combating profiling practices.

Companion Bills

NY A07659

Same As Requires the municipal police training council to ensure that issues related to motorcycle profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training.

Previously Filed As

NY A07659

Requires the municipal police training council to ensure that issues related to motorcycle profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training.

NY HB2322

Prohibiting law enforcement officers and agencies from engaging in motorcycle profiling and requiring police training programs to include training on motorcycle profiling.

NY HF46

A bill for an act relating to law enforcement training concerning motorcyclist profiling.

NY S1100

Amends existing law to require law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy against motorcycle profiling and to require training of law enforcement officers regarding the prohibition against motorcycle profiling.

NY A08451

Enacts "DJ's law" which requires training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle; requires the municipal police training council to develop and disseminate written policies and procedures regarding such force.

NY S04470

Enacts "DJ's law" which requires training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle; requires the municipal police training council to develop and disseminate written policies and procedures regarding such force.

NY A2443

Requires transfer of certain excess animal control funds to prosecutors, municipalities, police departments, and Police Training Commission for enforcement of animal cruelty laws and training of humane law enforcement officers.

NY A10942

Requires the municipal police training council establish a use of force policy for companion animals; defines companion animals.

NY A4241

Requires police misconduct training course be included in police basic training curriculum.

NY HB1346

authorizing the director of the police standards and training council to detail law enforcement training specialists employed by the council for law enforcement and crowd control services.

Similar Bills

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