Legislative record
S 5741STATE · New YorkIn Committee
Relates to justification for the use of deadly physical force by a police or peace officer
Limits the circumstances which justify the use of deadly force by a police officer or peace officer to instances when the person committed a felony that threatened or resulted in death or serious bodily injury and the officer reasonably believes that the person will cause death or serious bodily injury to another person unless immediately apprehended.
Voted 1/7/2026