What's happening
This bill designates uniformed officers of the Huntington fire marshal's office as peace officers when performing their duties.
Why it matters
Expanding Peace Officer Status. By including Huntington’s fire marshal officers as peace officers, the bill gives them enhanced legal authority to act in situations involving fires, fire prevention, and related emergencies, potentially improving public safety response.
Powers with Limits. While these officers would get peace officer powers (like making arrests or issuing summonses) when performing their specific duties, they are still restricted from carrying firearms unless they get proper licensing—adding new responsibilities without automatically expanding their use of force.
Consistency Across Towns. Huntington joins Southampton and Riverhead in granting these powers to fire marshal officers, creating more consistent standards and capabilities among fire marshals in the region, which may help with coordination during large-scale emergencies or investigations.
Potential Community Impact. Residents and businesses may see more proactive enforcement of fire codes and quicker action during fire-related incidents, possibly resulting in better fire prevention, investigation, and overall safety in the town.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5885
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 4, 2017
Introduced by Sen. MARCELLINO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed 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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Title of bill
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
Purpose
This bill would designate uniformed officers who serve in the fire Marshal's office in the town of Huntington as peace officers.
Summary of provisions
The Criminal Procedure law, Section 2.10, Subdivision 63 is amended to add the words "and the Town of Huntington" to existing law.
Justification
In amending the Criminal Procedure Law, the state legislature can dramatically expand the number of peace officers available to respond to certain emergencies by providing peace officer status to unarmed, uniformed service members of the Fire Marshal's office in the Town of Huntington.
Legislative history
S.6638 of 2016, Passed Senate.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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