New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09774

Introduced
4/6/26  

Caption

Requires annual reports of legal settlement payments related to law enforcement activity; provides such report shall include, but not be limited to, monetary amounts, plaintiffs and named parties, and shall be published on the website of the comptroller.

Impact

The implications of S09774 are significant for state laws regarding law enforcement agencies. By instituting a requirement that settlements be reported, the bill will alter how law enforcement agencies manage their legal affairs and could potentially increase oversight on misconduct claims. This law will compel government entities to be more cautious regarding their law enforcement policies and practices, aiming to prevent situations that could lead to legal settlements.

Summary

Bill S09774 focuses on enhancing transparency and accountability in law enforcement settlements in New York. The proposed legislation mandates that the state comptroller produce an annual report detailing all legal settlements related to law enforcement actions, including monetary amounts, plaintiffs, and named parties involved in such settlements. This initiative aims to illuminate the financial implications of law enforcement actions on public resources and improve disclosures around police misconduct.

Contention

While the bill is aimed at promoting greater accountability, it may face contention related to privacy concerns for the plaintiffs involved in such settlements. The measure allows plaintiffs to opt for a pseudonym in reports, which could invoke debate about balance between transparency and individual rights. Proponents of the bill argue that these reports may deter misconduct by holding law enforcement accountable, while opponents may see it as a potential violation of privacy for those involved in sensitive legal disputes.

Companion Bills

NY A00204

Same As Requires annual reports of legal settlement payments related to law enforcement activity; provides such report shall include, but not be limited to, monetary amounts, plaintiffs and named parties, and shall be published on the website of the comptroller.

Previously Filed As

NY A00204

Requires annual reports of legal settlement payments related to law enforcement activity; provides such report shall include, but not be limited to, monetary amounts, plaintiffs and named parties, and shall be published on the website of the comptroller.

NY S02266

Requires annual reports of legal settlement payments related to law enforcement activity; provides such report shall include, but not be limited to, monetary amounts, plaintiffs and named parties, and shall be published on the website of the comptroller.

NY A08997

Requires the report on statewide opioid settlements include the amount of funds that have been spent and requires the public be provided information on how much funds have been spent.

NY S00707

Requires certain data to be included in reports on the administration of managed long term care plans; changes reporting period to annually.

NY A11084

Provides that every resident council shall maintain a website and shall post on such website such resident council's budgets and spending of tenant participation activity funds.

NY SB2460

Child abuse reports; name of the reporter shall not be confidential.

NY A08236

Requires each state agency that publishes reports containing data on its website to post such reports in a machine-readable format; requires the state comptroller to conduct compliance audits and issue a written report to the legislature, the governor, and the audited agencies.

NY A09643

Provides that a claimant eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits shall also be entitled to receive a dependent allowance which shall begin at forty-five dollars and shall increase annually by an amount determined by the department of labor; directs the department of labor to report to the legislature following each calendar quarter certain information about dependent allowances and to make such reports available on its website; provides that a claimant's maximum benefit amount, including such dependent allowance, shall not exceed one hundred percent of such claimant's average weekly wage from their highest-earning calendar quarter.

NY S09382

Provides that a claimant eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits shall also be entitled to receive a dependent allowance which shall begin at forty-five dollars and shall increase annually by an amount determined by the department of labor; directs the department of labor to report to the legislature following each calendar quarter certain information about dependent allowances and to make such reports available on its website; provides that a claimant's maximum benefit amount, including such dependent allowance, shall not exceed one hundred percent of such claimant's average weekly wage from their highest-earning calendar quarter.

NY S10215

Requires employers to annually report to the division of human rights the number of settlements with employees and other individuals performing services in the workplace regarding claims of discrimination on the basis of sex, including verbal and physical sexual harassment; requires the division of human rights to provide an annual report to the governor and the legislature; makes conforming technical changes.

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