S 8586 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits state or local police from accepting military surplus equipment from the federal government

This bill bans all state and local police departments in New York from accepting military surplus equipment (such as armored vehicles or weapons) from the federal government. It directly affects every law enforcement agency, including state police divisions and municipal police departments, by prohibiting the receipt of such equipment under any circumstances. The law explicitly states that no existing rules or regulations can override this ban, and it takes effect immediately upon passage. The policy change is a direct prohibition on acquiring federal military equipment, with no exceptions or alternative provisions.
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Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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