What's happening
This bill gives peace officer status to investigators who work for the Yonkers city counsel office.
Why it matters
Directly impacts Yonkers residents and city government. by expanding the legal authority of investigators working for the Yonkers corporation counsel, potentially affecting how local investigations and code enforcement are conducted.
Changes the scope of power for city investigators. by granting them peace officer status—meaning they could make arrests, issue summonses, and undertake other law enforcement activities, though their ability to carry firearms would remain restricted unless properly licensed.
Represents a significant shift in municipal oversight and accountability. for Yonkers, as it increases the investigative capabilities of the city’s legal office, which may influence outcomes in civil matters, internal investigations, and governmental integrity within the city.
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Who cares
City of Yonkers Corporation Counsel's Office
Gains new authority for its investigators, potentially improving their effectiveness in legal and investigative matters.
Investigators Employed by Yonkers Corporation Counsel
Directly affected, as they would receive peace officer status, impacting their job responsibilities, powers, and professional standing.
Yonkers Residents and Local Community
May be impacted by changes in local law enforcement and investigative practices, with potential effects on public safety, oversight, and civil liberties.
Law Enforcement Agencies
Interested in clarifying roles and coordination with newly designated peace officers within Yonkers, especially regarding jurisdiction and firearm licensing.
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Peace Officer Status for Yonkers Investigators
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History
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STATE OF NEW YORK
11458
IN ASSEMBLY
May 19, 2026
Introduced by COMMITTEE ON RULES -- (at request of M. of A. Sayegh) -read once and referred to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to granting peace officer status to investigators employed by the office of the corporation counsel of the city of Yonkers
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 88 to read as follows:
88. Investigators employed by the office of the corporation counsel of the city of Yonkers; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such investigators 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.
LBD14796-01-6
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