Bill > A07547

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to designate uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office in the town of Huntington as peace officers, expanding the existing provisions that currently apply to fire marshal officers in the towns of Southampton and Riverhead. As peace officers, these uniformed fire marshal officers would have specific legal authorities when acting within their official duties related to fires, fire extinguishment, and fire-related risks. The bill importantly includes a critical caveat that these officers cannot carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have obtained the appropriate license as specified in section 400.00 of the penal law. This change essentially grants the Huntington town fire marshal's uniformed officers the same legal status and limited law enforcement capabilities as their counterparts in Southampton and Riverhead, while maintaining strict regulations around firearm possession.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7547