Designates fire marshals employed in the Long Island Rail Road Company Office of the Fire Marshals as peace officers.
Summary
Bill A04460 amends the criminal procedure law to designate fire marshals employed by the Long Island Rail Road Company as peace officers. This designation allows these fire marshals to perform specific duties related to fire safety and enforcement of fire-related laws. However, the bill explicitly states that this designation does not grant them the authority to carry or possess firearms unless they have the appropriate license under the penal law.
Impact
The bill impacts state laws by expanding the definition of peace officers to include fire marshals working for the Long Island Rail Road Company. This change may enhance the authority and responsibilities of these fire marshals in enforcing fire safety regulations and responding to fire-related incidents, potentially improving safety measures on the rail system.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill appears to be generally favorable, as indicated by the voting history, where it received 17 votes in favor and only 1 against in the Assembly Codes Committee. This suggests that there is support for the measure among committee members, reflecting a recognition of the importance of fire safety personnel in the rail system.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention highlighted in the discussions or voting history surrounding the bill. The lack of opposition may indicate a consensus on the necessity of designating fire marshals as peace officers, although concerns about their authority to carry firearms may arise in future discussions.
Designates all chief fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals, fire marshal IIs and fire marshal Is employed by the county of Suffolk or a town or village therein as peace officers.
Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road, the New York city transit authority, and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, to establish a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road, the New York city transit authority, and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company for certain active duty, reserves, retired armed forces members, firefighters, and police officers.
Grants Nassau county fire marshals, supervising fire marshals, fire marshals, assistant fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals or chief fire marshals pension benefits for service rendered beyond twenty-five years.
Grants Nassau county fire marshals, supervising fire marshals, fire marshals, assistant fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals or chief fire marshals pension benefits for service rendered beyond twenty-five years.