A 4231 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to allowing Nassau County auxiliary police to have police batons

This bill allows Nassau County auxiliary police officers to carry standard police batons (24-26 inches long) when specifically authorized by the county's police commissioner. It requires that officers complete training on defensive baton use and legal application of force before being permitted to carry the baton. The law prohibits intentional striking with the baton except in situations where deadly force is legally authorized under existing law. The bill directly affects Nassau County auxiliary police officers and modifies existing penal law to clarify their baton possession rights under strict conditions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Assembly · Referred to committee
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Jan 31, 2025
Assembly · Referred to committee
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Dave McDonough
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