What's happening
This bill designates uniformed fire marshals in the Town of Huntington as peace officers when performing their special duties.
Why it matters
Expands Legal Authority for Fire Marshals. By designating Huntington’s uniformed fire marshals as peace officers, the bill gives them additional legal powers (such as making arrests or issuing summonses) when handling fire-related incidents, which can improve enforcement of fire codes and safety laws.
Potentially Enhances Public Safety. Granting peace officer status allows fire marshals to respond more effectively to emergencies and violations, possibly leading to quicker resolutions and increased deterrence of fire hazards or arson.
Limits on Firearm Carry. Despite the new status, the bill specifically maintains strict controls on firearms—fire marshals may only carry firearms if they have the proper license—limiting the expansion of their authority to non-lethal law enforcement duties unless otherwise permitted by law.
Consistency Across Localities. The bill aligns Huntington with neighboring towns (Southampton and Riverhead), ensuring fire marshals in these areas operate under similar legal frameworks, which can streamline cooperation and mutual aid during regional incidents.
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Give Huntington Fire Marshals Authority
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- Referred to codes
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Make Fire Marshals Peace Officers
In Senate Committee · Codes · Sponsor Carl L. Marcellino
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5878
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 16, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. LUPINACCI -- read once and referred to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office of the town of Huntington as peace officers
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 63 of section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law, as amended by chapter 638 of the laws of 2003, is amended to read as follows:
63. Uniformed members of the fire marshal's office in the town of Southampton [and], the town of Riverhead and the town of Huntington, when acting pursuant to their special duties in matters arising under the laws relating to fires, the extinguishment thereof and fire perils; provided, however that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02996-01-7
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