New York S06548 establishes minimum standards for maternity policies for police and correctional officers, ensuring no discrimination and providing.

New York S06548 amends the executive law to set minimum standards for maternity policies for police and correctional officers. It mandates that these policies prevent discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The bill also requires that pregnant officers be treated similarly to temporarily disabled officers, with provisions for modified assignments and light-duty when medically necessary. Additionally, it exempts pregnant officers from firearm qualification requirements and ensures all necessary uniform and equipment modifications are made.

New York S06548 establishes minimum standards for maternity policies for police and correctional officers, ensuring no discrimination and providing.

New York S06548 amends the executive law to set minimum standards for maternity policies for police and correctional officers. It mandates that these policies prevent discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The bill also requires that pregnant officers be treated similarly to temporarily disabled officers, with provisions for modified assignments and light-duty when medically necessary. Additionally, it exempts pregnant officers from firearm qualification requirements and ensures all necessary uniform and equipment modifications are made.