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NY A10518
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
John McDonald
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AI Summary
- Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital in the Albany-Troy area
- Authority applies when acting on hospital grounds, premises owned or controlled by the hospitals or their subsidiaries, and abutting public streets and sidewalks
- Permits transport of arrested individuals beyond hospital grounds when requested by local law enforcement and no local officer is available
- Grants specific peace officer powers including making arrests, using physical force, and detaining individuals with probable cause while awaiting law enforcement
- Explicitly prohibits carrying, possessing, or disposing of firearms unless the officer holds a valid license under Penal Law section 400.00
Legislative Description
Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital when acting pursuant to their special duties on the grounds or premises owned, controlled or administered by any such hospital or any of its subsidiaries.
Last Action
referred to codes
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Codes3/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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