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NY S00308
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Rhoads
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AI Summary
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Extends existing exemptions in Penal Law Section 265.01 to allow Nassau County auxiliary police force members to possess police batons (24-26 inches long, no more than 1.25 inches thick) when authorized by the county police commissioner
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Currently, only auxiliary police in cities with populations over one million (New York City) and Suffolk County have this exemption; this bill adds Nassau County to that list
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Requires training in defensive baton use and instruction on the legal use of deadly physical force under Article 35 of the Penal Law
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Prohibits using the baton to intentionally strike another person except in situations where deadly physical force is legally authorized
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Allows members of the Nassau County auxiliary police force to possess a police baton when authorized by the police commissioner of such county.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026