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NY S02620
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
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Designates certain New York City Department of Buildings employees as peace officers when acting pursuant to their duties under NYC Charter Chapter 26, as determined by the commissioner
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Prohibits these newly designated peace officers from carrying, possessing, repairing, or disposing of firearms without obtaining the appropriate license under Penal Law section 400.00
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Creates a new felony offense (assault in the second degree) for intentionally causing physical injury to NYC Department of Buildings employees in inspectorial, technical, or investigative roles to prevent them from performing their lawful duties
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
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
1/7/2026