New York S03291 prohibits police officers from arresting or subduing children aged thirteen or younger during a parent's arrest.

New York S03291 amends the criminal procedure law to ensure police officers do not arrest, restrain, or subdue children aged thirteen or younger during the arrest of their parent or guardian. Officers must check for the presence of such children at the arrest scene. If present, officers must keep the child safe, allow the arrested person to communicate with the child until they are removed from the scene, and collaborate with social work or community organizations to deliver the child to another authorized guardian. The law takes effect immediately.

New York S03291 prohibits police officers from arresting or subduing children aged thirteen or younger during a parent's arrest.

New York S03291 amends the criminal procedure law to ensure police officers do not arrest, restrain, or subdue children aged thirteen or younger during the arrest of their parent or guardian. Officers must check for the presence of such children at the arrest scene. If present, officers must keep the child safe, allow the arrested person to communicate with the child until they are removed from the scene, and collaborate with social work or community organizations to deliver the child to another authorized guardian. The law takes effect immediately.