What's happening
This bill grants Federal Bureau of Investigation police certain peace officer powers under New York law.
Why it matters
Expanding law enforcement authority. By explicitly adding "Federal Bureau of Investigation police" to the list of those granted peace officer powers, the bill extends certain New York State law enforcement powers—such as the ability to make arrests or carry firearms—to a broader group within the FBI beyond just special agents.
Improving cooperation and safety. The change could enhance coordination between state and federal law enforcement agencies in New York, making joint operations, investigations, and responses to emergencies more effective and legally clear.
Affecting accountability and oversight. With these additional powers, FBI police officers operating in New York may fall under certain state-level oversight and legal standards when exercising peace officer powers, potentially impacting how incidents involving federal officers are handled locally.
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Give FBI Police State Powers
In Senate Committee · Codes · Sponsor Kevin Thomas
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8049
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
May 31, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. ABBATE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to granting Federal Bureau of Investigation police certain peace officer powers
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 2.15 of the criminal procedure law, as amended by chapter 68 of the laws of 1983, is amended to read as follows:
1. Federal Bureau of Investigation special agents and Federal Bureau of Investigation police.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13072-01-9
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