File #:

Int 0719-2026    Version: *

Name:

Establishing procedures for blood alcohol level testing of a uniformed member of the police department whose discharge of a firearm results in physical injury to or death of an individual.

Type:

Introduction

Status:

Committee

Committee:

Committee on Public Safety

On agenda:

2/24/2026

Enactment date:

Law number:

Title:

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing procedures for blood alcohol level testing of a uniformed member of the police department whose discharge of a firearm results in physical injury to or death of an individual

Sponsors:

Yusef Salaam, Alexa Avilés, Nantasha M. Williams, Amanda C. Farías, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Kevin C. Riley, Shekar Krishnan, Althea V. Stevens, Shaun Abreu, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

Council Member Sponsors:

10

Summary:

This bill would require the Police Commissioner to establish procedures for blood alcohol level testing of each uniformed member of the Police Department who, whether on or off duty, discharges a firearm within New York City in a manner that results in physical injury to or death of an individual. The bill would also require the Police Commissioner to include these procedures in the Police Department’s Patrol Guide.

Indexes:

Agency Rule-making Required

Attachments:

1. February 24, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda