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NY S08931
NY S08931Designates all chief fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals, fire marshal IIs and fire marshal Is employed by the county of Suffolk or a town or village therein as peace officers.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating fire marshals in the county of Suffolk as peace officers; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto
AI Summary
This bill amends the criminal procedure law to designate chief fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals, fire marshal IIs, and fire marshal Is employed by Suffolk County or any town or village within it as peace officers, granting them certain legal authorities typically held by law enforcement officials when acting within their official duties related to fire matters, while also repealing several previous provisions that had designated specific fire marshals as peace officers, consolidating and broadening this designation.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8931 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08931&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08931 |
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