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History
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 56–5
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.381
- Referred to codes
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–2
Show 4 earlier actions
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.944
- Referred to codes
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Relates to auxiliary police and their ability to carry a collapsible police baton
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Michael Simanowitz
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1142
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to auxiliary police and their ability to carry a collapsible police baton
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to allow auxiliary police to carry collapsible police batons.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision (b) of section 265.20 of the penal law.
Section 2 contains the effective date.
Justification
In 2011, the New York Police Department suspended the Auxiliary Bike. Patrol Program, due to safety concerns. These concerns centered on the inability of Auxiliary police to carry a collapsible baton. The normal police baton, which Auxiliary police can carry, was too long and often times got stuck in the bicycle wheels while the volunteer policemen pedaled. This bill would allow Auxiliary policeman to carry collapsible police batons, which would make bicycle patrols a viable option again. The collapsible baton could be carried safely by the Auxiliary police, while still providing the protection necessary for such a patrol.
Prior legislative history
None
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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