New York A07697 establishes minimum standards for maternity policies for police and correctional officers, including anti-discrimination measures.

New York A07697 amends the executive law to set minimum standards for maternity policies for institutions employing police and correctional officers. These standards include prohibiting discrimination based on pregnancy or childbirth, treating pregnant officers similarly to temporarily disabled officers, modifying duty assignments when medically necessary, exempting pregnant officers from firearms qualification requirements, and providing necessary uniform and equipment modifications. The bill aims to ensure fair treatment and necessary accommodations for pregnant officers.

New York A07697 establishes minimum standards for maternity policies for police and correctional officers, including anti-discrimination measures.

New York A07697 amends the executive law to set minimum standards for maternity policies for institutions employing police and correctional officers. These standards include prohibiting discrimination based on pregnancy or childbirth, treating pregnant officers similarly to temporarily disabled officers, modifying duty assignments when medically necessary, exempting pregnant officers from firearms qualification requirements, and providing necessary uniform and equipment modifications. The bill aims to ensure fair treatment and necessary accommodations for pregnant officers.