New York S06093 mandates that municipalities, authorities, and agencies must secure liability insurance for each appointed police officer, with.

New York S06093 amends the general municipal law by adding a new section that requires cities, counties, towns, villages, authorities, and agencies to obtain and maintain liability insurance for each duly appointed police officer. The insurance must cover civil rights violation claims arising from the officer's duties, with a minimum coverage of $200,000. This insurance will also be used to pay any legal fees and judgments associated with such claims. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S06093 mandates that municipalities, authorities, and agencies must secure liability insurance for each appointed police officer, with.

New York S06093 amends the general municipal law by adding a new section that requires cities, counties, towns, villages, authorities, and agencies to obtain and maintain liability insurance for each duly appointed police officer. The insurance must cover civil rights violation claims arising from the officer's duties, with a minimum coverage of $200,000. This insurance will also be used to pay any legal fees and judgments associated with such claims. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.