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NY S02208

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the criminal procedure law to designate tactical medical providers employed by municipal police departments or sheriffs as peace officers

  • Defines tactical medical providers as licensed physicians, paramedics, or emergency medical technicians

  • Requires designation by the head of a municipal police department or sheriff for the peace officer status to apply

  • Explicitly prohibits these providers from carrying, possessing, repairing, or disposing of firearms without obtaining the appropriate license under Penal Law section 400.00

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relates to designating certain medical providers employed by a municipal police department, while deployed with the special weapons and tactics team, as peace officers.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/15/2025

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