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This bill amends the New York Criminal Procedure Law to grant peace officer status to uniformed court officers working at the town court of Montgomery. Peace officer status provides certain law enforcement powers and responsibilities, though this specific bill explicitly clarifies that these court officers cannot carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have obtained the proper licensing under section 400.00 of the penal law. By adding a new subdivision (88) to section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law, the bill expands the legal definition of peace officers to include these specific town court employees, potentially enhancing their ability to maintain order and security within the court environment while still maintaining strict restrictions on firearm possession.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1679