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History
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.901
- Reported
- Committed to codes
- Ordered to third reading cal.577
- Returned to assembly
- Died in senate
- Referred to rules
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
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- Ordered to third reading rules cal.352
- Rules report cal.352
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Print number 8333a
- Amend (t) and recommit to codes
- Referred to codes
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A8333A
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to granting uniform members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip peace officer status
Purpose
This bill would grant peace officer status to members of the Town of Islip's Bureau of Fire Prevention in matters arising under the laws relating to fires, the extinguishment thereof and fire perils.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law by adding a new subdivision 83.
Justification
Peace officers are able to investigate and prosecute arson cases and take statements in the field and in depositions. This bill would expand the powers of the members of the Town of Islip Bureau of Fire Prevention to include those duties, as well as allow members to inspect premises for violations of ordinances and conditions liable to cause fire. It would also provide training to the members in evidence, searches and seizures.
Legislative history
2008: S.8183-A/A.10971-A - Veto 4131 2007: S.6195/A.9141 -- Veto 4121
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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