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- Referred to finance
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Prohibits keeping soft body ballistic armor vests for police officers in active use for more than 5 years after issuance unless otherwise directed
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Peter Rivera
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing replacement periods of soft bodied ballistic armor vests for police officers
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would expand the steps taken by the State to protect the lives of police officers by creating replacement periods for soft body ballistic armor vests. In essence, this will give these armor vests a lifetime of no more than five years after original issuance.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would amend Section 837-d of the Executive Law (3 and 4-a) to provide for the exchange of soft body ballistic armor vests within five years of original issuance, or as directed by a competent authority.
Justification
Soft body ballistic armor vests are susceptible to wear and tear caused by sweat and daily use. As a result, there is belief that they should not be deployed for more than five years. This bill would require that vests be exchanged every five years, or sooner if found necessary by a competent authority. There is considerable leeway built in for the Division of Criminal Justice Services to conduct an investigation as to the useful life of vests and determine whether or not they should be replaced.
Prior legislative history
Introduced in Senate during the 2008 Legislative Session and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Fiscal implications
Needs to be determined.
Effective date
This act shall go into effect 90 days after enactment.
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