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NY S09301
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Monica Martinez
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AI Summary
- Establishes the New York State Park Police as an independent law enforcement division under the sole supervision of the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
- Explicitly prohibits the State Park Police from being placed under the operational direction of the New York State Police division
- Permits coordination with State Police and other law enforcement agencies through agreements or memoranda of understanding for training, emergency response, mass gatherings, and strategic preparedness
- Protects the independent operational authority of State Park Police, ensuring coordination agreements cannot restrict or transfer their autonomy
- Retains existing provisions for regional state park police retirement at age 62 and service requirements of 25 years
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York state park police under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation2/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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