What's happening
This bill grants peace officer status to uniformed members of the bureau of fire prevention in the town of Islip.
Why it matters
Expands legal authority for fire prevention personnel. By giving peace officer status to uniformed members of Islip’s bureau of fire prevention, these personnel gain powers such as making arrests, issuing summonses, and enforcing laws, specifically in situations related to fire safety and fire code violations.
Aims to improve fire safety enforcement. The change could help address fire hazards more quickly and effectively, as fire prevention officers would have enhanced authority to act directly against violations without waiting for police intervention.
Limits firearm privileges despite new status. The bill explicitly states that this new peace officer status does not automatically grant the right to carry or use firearms; members must still obtain a separate firearms license, maintaining a check on the scope of their new authority.
Potential impact on local governance and public safety. Granting these powers could shift how fire-related incidents are handled in Islip, potentially leading to faster responses and more robust enforcement, but also raises questions about oversight, training, and the balance of authority between fire officials and police.
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Give Islip Fire Officers Power
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History
- Signed chap.632
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.662
- Substituted for A8159
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–2
- Ordered to third reading cal.1812
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Make Fire Inspectors Peace Officers
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Andrew R. Garbarino
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3122
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 4, 2019
Introduced by Sen. MARTINEZ -- 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 granting peace officer status to uniformed members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law is amended by adding a new subdivision 85 to read as follows:
85. Uniformed members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip, when acting pursuant to their special duties in matters arising under laws relating to fires, the extinguishment thereof and fire perils; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such members 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.
LBD09243-01-9
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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to granting peace officer status to uniformed members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill grants peace officer status to members of the Town of Islip's Bureau of Fire Prevention.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law
Justification
Peace officers provide value to their communities. Several fire marshals in surrounding towns currently have peace officer status. This would provide parity and allow Islip's bureau of Fire Prevention to investi- gate arson or other fire related crimes. Peace officers are trained in evidence, searches and seizures in order to handle these new responsi- bilities.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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