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NY S02208
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ortt
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AI Summary
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Amends the criminal procedure law to designate tactical medical providers employed by municipal police departments or sheriffs as peace officers
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Defines tactical medical providers as licensed physicians, paramedics, or emergency medical technicians
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Requires designation by the head of a municipal police department or sheriff for the peace officer status to apply
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Explicitly prohibits these providers from carrying, possessing, repairing, or disposing of firearms without obtaining the appropriate license under Penal Law section 400.00
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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