NYC Council Introduction 995

intro.nyc/0995-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Requiring that police officers be trained on laws and policies related to the use of physical restraints on pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Status: Committee Committee on Public Safety
Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
Introduced: August 13, 2026

The bill would require that the NYPD provide officers with training on all laws, rules, and policies that regulate the use of physical restraints on individuals who are pregnant or postpartum.