Bill > A07529

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to park rangers and building security personnel in Erie County, specifically authorizing them to issue appearance tickets, simplified traffic informations, simplified parks informations, and simplified environmental conservation informations. The bill explicitly clarifies that this new status does not automatically grant these employees the right to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm; they would still need to obtain the appropriate license under section 400.00 of the penal law to do so. This legislation essentially expands the legal authority of certain county employees to issue various types of informational and appearance documents related to parks, traffic, and environmental conservation, while maintaining strict restrictions on firearm possession. The bill provides these Erie County park rangers and building security staff with enhanced official capacities to document and manage certain legal and administrative processes within their professional domains.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7529