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NY S09328

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Fahy

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants peace officer status to security officers at Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital in the Albany-Troy area
  • Peace officer powers apply on hospital grounds, premises of subsidiaries, and abutting public streets and sidewalks
  • Authorizes transport of arrested individuals beyond hospital grounds when requested by local law enforcement and no officers are available
  • Grants specific powers including arrest, search, and detention of individuals with probable cause while awaiting law enforcement arrival
  • Explicitly prohibits carrying, possessing, or disposing of firearms without appropriate license under Penal Law section 400.00

Legislative Description

Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital 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

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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