Bill > A08039

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to designate members of the security forces employed by Catholic Health Network and Kaleida Health as peace officers, but with specific limitations. These security personnel are granted peace officer status only when they are working outside of their medical campus, and the bill explicitly clarifies that this designation does not automatically grant them the right to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of firearms. If they wish to carry a firearm, they must first obtain the appropriate license under section 400.00 of the penal law, and they can only carry firearms while on active duty. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, which is a standard implementation timeline that allows organizations time to prepare for the new legal status. This legislation appears to be aimed at providing security personnel at these healthcare networks with enhanced legal authority to perform their duties, while maintaining strict controls on potential use of firearms.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8039