Bill > S01867

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to designate the animal control officer in the town of Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, as a peace officer with specific limited powers. Specifically, the animal control officer may be designated as a constable by the town board, allowing them to enforce animal-related laws in Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law and issue appearance tickets under Article 7 of the same law. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that this designation does not automatically grant the officer the right to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm; such authority would still require obtaining the appropriate firearm license under section 400.00 of the penal law. The bill appears to be a targeted local measure to provide the animal control officer with enhanced enforcement capabilities while maintaining strict limitations on their law enforcement powers, particularly regarding firearms.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1867