Authorizes the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to discipline certain employees for acts of serious misconduct.

The bill amends the correction law and the civil service law to authorize the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to discipline certain employees for acts of serious misconduct. It defines serious misconduct as excessive use of force, false reporting of such force, failure to report such force, inappropriate sexual relationships or contact with incarcerated individuals, and intentional failure to report such relationships. The bill establishes procedures for disciplinary action, including hearings, representation by employee organizations, and post-hearing procedures.

Authorizes the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to discipline certain employees for acts of serious misconduct.

The bill amends the correction law and the civil service law to authorize the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to discipline certain employees for acts of serious misconduct. It defines serious misconduct as excessive use of force, false reporting of such force, failure to report such force, inappropriate sexual relationships or contact with incarcerated individuals, and intentional failure to report such relationships. The bill establishes procedures for disciplinary action, including hearings, representation by employee organizations, and post-hearing procedures.