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, ≤1.25 inches thick) when authorized by the county police commissioner. It requires mandatory training in defensive baton use and legal application of force, referencing Article 35 of the Penal Law. The bill prohibits intentional striking with a baton except when deadly force is legally authorized under Article 35. It directly affects Nassau County auxiliary police officers by expanding their authorized equipment under specific conditions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
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