What's happening
This bill grants Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) police certain peace officer powers under New York law.
Why it matters
Expands law enforcement authority. By explicitly adding "Federal Bureau of Investigation police" to the list of those with peace officer powers, the bill clarifies and expands which FBI personnel can exercise such authority in New York, not just special agents.
Impacts jurisdiction and cooperation. Granting these powers enables FBI police to act more effectively in cooperation with local and state law enforcement, especially in situations involving federal properties, investigations, or emergencies.
Affects legal procedures and responsibilities. With peace officer status, FBI police may now have the authority to carry firearms, make arrests, and perform other law enforcement functions under state law, potentially affecting how certain crimes or incidents are handled on federal property within New York.
May influence public interactions and oversight. The change could affect how the public interacts with FBI police and may raise questions about oversight, accountability, and the scope of their authority compared to local and state police.
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Give FBI Police State Powers
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Give FBI Police State Powers
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Peter Abbate
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6290
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
June 3, 2019
Introduced by Sen. THOMAS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
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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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to granting Federal Bureau of Investigation police certain peace officer powers
Purpose
To grant certain peace officer powers to Federal Bureau of Investigation Police.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends subdivision one of § 2.15 of the Criminal Procedure Law to add Federal Bureau of Investigation Police to the list of federal law enforcement officers granted peace officer powers.
Section two provides an effective date.
Justification
This bill corrects an oversight by including Federal Bureau of Investi- gation (FBI) Police on the list of federal law enforcement officers granted peace officer powers under section 2.15 of the Criminal Proce- dure Law. The U.S. FBI Police are responsible for providing protection to FBI personnel and performing law enforcement duties at FBI facili- ties.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
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