Bill > S03264

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to uniformed court officers employed by the village of Sag Harbor in Suffolk County, New York. Peace officer status is a legal designation that provides certain law enforcement powers and privileges to specific professionals who are not full-time police officers. The bill specifically includes a critical caveat that while these court officers will now have peace officer status, they are not automatically authorized to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of firearms. To do so, they would still need to obtain the appropriate firearms license as outlined in section 400.00 of the penal law. This means that the court officers will have enhanced legal authority in their roles, but must still follow strict regulations regarding firearm possession. The legislation is intended to provide these local court officers with additional legal standing and capabilities while maintaining important safety and regulatory restrictions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3264