Bill > S04931

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to reserve deputies working for the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Specifically, the bill adds a new subdivision to Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law that officially recognizes these reserve deputies as peace officers. However, the bill includes an important caveat that this status does not automatically authorize these reserve deputies to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of firearms; they would still need to obtain the appropriate firearm license under section 400.00 of the penal law. Peace officer status typically provides certain law enforcement powers and legal protections, but in this case, the bill carefully limits firearm privileges by requiring separate licensing. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage, expanding the official roles and potential responsibilities of reserve deputies in Erie County's sheriff's office.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4931