Designates fire marshals employed in the Long Island Rail Road Company Office of the Fire Marshals as peace officers
This bill designates fire marshals working in the Long Island Rail Road Company's Office of Fire Marshals as peace officers when performing fire-related duties under relevant laws. It specifically grants them the authority to investigate fires, extinguishment efforts, and fire hazards, but only for matters connected to fire prevention and safety. The bill explicitly states that this designation does not permit these officers to carry or possess firearms without a separate license issued under New York's penal law. The change directly affects LIRR fire marshals in their official fire investigation roles. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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