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NY S08763

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates employees of the New York City Department of Buildings as peace officers when designated by the commissioner and acting pursuant to their duties under NYC Charter Chapter 26.

  • Prohibits designated building department peace officers from carrying, possessing, repairing, or disposing of firearms unless they obtain the appropriate license under Penal Law Section 400.00.

  • Creates a new assault offense for intentionally causing physical injury to employees of the NYC Department of Buildings in inspectorial, technical, or investigative titles to prevent them from performing their lawful duties.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Designates building inspectors in the city of New York as peace officers; makes it a felony to assault certain department of buildings employees while such employees are engaged in their lawful duties.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Codes3/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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