A 5355 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to discipline certain employees for acts of serious misconduct

Summary

Authorizes the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to discipline certain employees for acts of serious misconduct; defines serious misconduct; establishes procedures for such disciplinary action; prohibits employees who have been removed for serious misconduct from being placed on the eligible list after such removal.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action May 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

A5355 → A5355A · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add formal definitions for 'serious misconduct' and 'employee' to clarify who is covered and what actions trigger the new disciplinary rules. It also added a specific requirement that hearings must be held within thirty business days, ensuring faster resolution of cases involving serious misconduct.

Scope change

The scope of the bill was refined by explicitly defining 'employee' as those with the titles 'correction officer' or 'correction sergeant' and expanding the definition of 'serious misconduct' to include failure to report inappropriate sexual relationships.

DEFINITION

Added formal definitions for 'serious misconduct' and 'employee' to clarify the bill's application.

Expanded 'serious misconduct' to include an intentional failure to report inappropriate sexual relationships or contact with incarcerated persons.

TIMELINE

Added a requirement that hearings must be conducted within thirty business days.

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Committee

Amendments

May 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 5355A

lower

May 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORRECTION

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CORRECTION

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CORRECTION

lower

1 primary · 12 co-sponsors