Bill > S05253

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to designate fire marshals employed in the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Company Office of the Fire Marshals as peace officers, with specific limitations. Under this legislation, these fire marshals will be granted peace officer status when they are acting within their specialized duties related to fires, fire extinguishment, and fire-related risks. However, the bill explicitly states that this designation does not automatically grant them the right to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of firearms; they would still need to obtain the appropriate license for such actions under the penal law, as prescribed in section 400.00. The bill appears intended to provide these LIRR fire marshals with enhanced legal authority to perform their fire safety and prevention duties, while maintaining strict controls on firearm possession. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5253