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NY A02268
Bill
Status
1/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Rivera
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AI Summary
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Changes the word "may" to "shall" in the mental hygiene law sections 7.25(a) and 13.25(a), making it mandatory rather than permissive for commissioners and facility directors to designate safety officers as special policemen
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Grants safety officers in mental health facilities and hospitals all powers of peace officers as defined in section 2.20 of the criminal procedure law while performing their duties
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Authorizes these safety officers to issue simplified traffic information and appearance tickets for traffic infractions and appearance tickets for non-felony offenses in lieu of arrest
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Changes section 455 of the public health law to require hospital directors to designate "safety officers" instead of "attendants or other employees" as special policemen
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that directors of in-patient facilities and hospitals shall designate safety officers to act as special policemen.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/4/2012