Grants constables on Fishers Island in the town of Southold in Suffolk county peace officer status
This bill grants peace officer status to constables employed by Fishers Island in the town of Southold, Suffolk County. It amends the criminal procedure law to explicitly include these constables under the definition of peace officers, allowing them to exercise standard police powers under state law. The change takes effect immediately upon the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects the constables on Fishers Island, providing them with legal authority aligned with other peace officers in New York State.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 24, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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