Bill > S01928

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to designate uniformed marine patrol officers appointed by the sheriff of Seneca County as peace officers within the county. These marine patrol officers will be given official peace officer status, which typically provides law enforcement powers such as making arrests and conducting investigations. However, the bill includes an important caveat that while these officers are granted peace officer status, they are not automatically authorized to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of firearms unless they have obtained the appropriate license under section 400.00 of the penal law, and they may only carry firearms while on active duty. This legislation appears to be a targeted, county-specific measure that expands the legal authority of Seneca County's marine patrol officers while maintaining strict regulations around firearm usage, ensuring that these officers have the necessary legal framework to perform their marine law enforcement duties effectively and safely.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1928