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A 3478 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes a mental health first aid training program for police officers and peace officers

Summary
Provides for the establishment and implementation on an ongoing basis of a mental health first aid training program for all current and new police officers and peace officers.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMental health training for officers promotes de-escalation, accountability, and reduces use of force - aligning with criminal justice reform goals to improve law enforcement practices.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mental health first aid training for police, directly supporting mental health crisis response protocols.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 28, 2025
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Carrie Woerner
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