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NY S09184

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Ryan

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by St. Joseph's Health Hospital (Syracuse), North Medical Center (North Syracuse), and Northeast Medical Center (Fayetteville)

  • Authority applies when acting on hospital grounds, premises owned or controlled by the hospitals or subsidiaries, and abutting public streets or sidewalks

  • Allows transport of arrested individuals beyond hospital property when requested by local law enforcement and no local officer is available for timely transport

  • Grants specific peace officer powers including arrest authority and power to detain individuals with probable cause while awaiting law enforcement arrival

  • Does not authorize carrying or possessing firearms unless the officer has obtained the appropriate license under Penal Law Section 400.00

Legislative Description

Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by St. Joseph's Health Hospital, North Medical Center and Northeast Medical Center when acting pursuant to their special duties on the grounds or premises owned, controlled or administered by any such hospital or any of its subsidiaries.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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