Bill > A00575

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to expand an existing exemption from security guard training requirements to include correction officers from any penal correctional institution, not just state correctional facilities. Specifically, the bill modifies language to clarify that correction officers who have the powers of a peace officer under section 2.10, subdivision twenty-five of the criminal procedure law are exempt from standard security guard training mandates. This means that correction officers working in various types of penal institutions (not just state-run facilities) will not need to complete the typical training programs required for private security guards. The exemption recognizes that these officers already receive specialized training through their correctional employment and likely possess skills and knowledge that meet or exceed standard security guard training requirements. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A575