S05255 — Provides procedures to be followed in appointing a hearing officer for removal and disciplinary action against certain public employees not in the service of the city of New York, including the fees to be paid for such hearing officer; provides for suspension, with pay, pending the determination.

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Provides procedures to be followed in appointing a hearing officer for removal and disciplinary action against certain public employees not in the service of the city of New York, including the fees to be paid for such hearing officer; provides for suspension, with pay, pending the determination.

Where it stands

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

January 28, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Civil Service And Pensions Committee Vote · January 28, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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See how each senator voted

Senator	District	Vote
Mario Mattera	2	Yes
Alexis Weik	8	Yes
Kevin Parker	21	Yes
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton	23	Yes
Robert Jackson	31	Yes
Jeremy Cooney	56	Yes
Kristen Gonzalez	59	Yes

Bill history

February 20, 2025
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
April 2, 2025
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
January 7, 2026
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
January 28, 2026
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

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