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NY S07327

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Samra Brouk

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by Highland Hospital within the hospital's grounds, campuses, and facilities

  • Authorizes these officers to transport arrested individuals beyond hospital property only when requested by local law enforcement and when no local officer is available for timely transport

  • Limits peace officer powers to specific provisions including making warrantless arrests, using physical force, and detaining individuals with probable cause while awaiting law enforcement arrival

  • Explicitly prohibits these security officers from carrying, possessing, repairing, or disposing of firearms unless they obtain the appropriate license under Penal Law section 400.00

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Grants peace officer status to certain security officers employed by Highland Hospital; provides such peace officers are not authorized to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes4/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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