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NY S03749
Bill
Status
2/13/2019
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Jacobs
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AI Summary
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Removes the restriction limiting university police officers' jurisdiction to state university campuses and abutting public highways, allowing them to exercise authority throughout New York state.
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Changes the requirement that university presidents "shall" enter into written agreements with adjoining law enforcement agencies to "may" enter into such agreements, making them voluntary rather than mandatory.
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Repeals paragraph (d) of subdivision 34-a of section 1.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law, which previously contained geographical limitations on university police employment.
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Requires university police officer appointees to complete law enforcement training approved by the municipal police training council within one year of appointment.
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Takes effect immediately, with provisions subject to expiration and reversion dates established in prior law (chapter 428 of 1999).
Legislative Description
Relates to expanding the geographical area of employment of university police officers; extends the jurisdiction of New York state university police officers from state university of New York property and abutting roadways to all areas of the state.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
8/11/2020