Grants peace officer status to officers and members of the security force of Arnot Health, Inc.
This bill grants peace officer status specifically to security personnel employed by Arnot Health, Inc. in Chemung County. It authorizes these officers to enforce laws on public streets and sidewalks adjacent to Arnot Health's hospital, medical office, or clinical properties, but only with limited powers: they may detain individuals briefly while awaiting police, and only for offenses they observe or have probable cause to believe were committed. The bill explicitly states these officers cannot carry firearms without a separate license under state penal law. This is a targeted, procedural change affecting only Arnot Health's security force within their specific facility boundaries.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 10, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Tom O'Mara
RRepublican/Conservative
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