New York A05355 authorizes the commissioner to discipline employees for serious misconduct and outlines procedures.

New York A05355 amends the correction law and civil service law to authorize the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to discipline certain employees for acts of serious misconduct. The bill defines serious misconduct as excessive use of force, false reporting of such force, failure to report such force, or inappropriate sexual relationships with incarcerated individuals. It establishes procedures for disciplinary actions, including pre-hearing and hearing processes, and allows employees to be represented by counsel or an employee organization.

New York A05355 authorizes the commissioner to discipline employees for serious misconduct and outlines procedures.

New York A05355 amends the correction law and civil service law to authorize the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to discipline certain employees for acts of serious misconduct. The bill defines serious misconduct as excessive use of force, false reporting of such force, failure to report such force, or inappropriate sexual relationships with incarcerated individuals. It establishes procedures for disciplinary actions, including pre-hearing and hearing processes, and allows employees to be represented by counsel or an employee organization.