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S 7712

Designates dog control officers of the village of Holley, named by the village board as constables, as peace officers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Ortt

Holley village dog control officers named constables would become peace officers, expanding their powers and triggering training, oversight, and accountability.

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Bill Summary · S 7712

Summary of S 7712

Vision: This bill would designate certain Holley village dog control officers as peace officers.

Purpose and intent

  • To formalize and elevate the status of Holley village dog control officers by designating them as peace officers when they are named by the village board as constables.
  • The change aims to align the authority and role of these officers with broader provisions governing peace officers under New York law.

Key provisions

  • Designation: The bill specifies that dog control officers of the village of Holley, who are named by the village board as constables, shall be considered peace officers.
  • Scope: The designation applies specifically to Holley’s dog control officers who hold the status of constables as named by the village board.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary affected individuals: Holley village dog control officers acting as constables.
  • Government/municipal actors: Village board of Holley (which names officers as constables) and village leadership.
  • Residents and community: Potentially affected by expanded enforcement powers and policing-related responsibilities within the village.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: May 1, 2025.
  • Legislative action: Referred to Codes committee (listed twice in the actions).
  • Sponsor: Senator Robert Ortt (primary).
  • Related legislation: Companion bill in the Assembly, A 8235 (listed as a companion).

Potential implications and considerations

  • Authority: Expansion of the officers’ status to peace officers could confer powers associated with peace officers under state law, subject to applicable statutes and regulations.
  • Accountability and training: May necessitate adherence to peace officer training, oversight, and policy requirements.
  • Local impact: Could affect enforcement practices, budget planning, and community relations within the village of Holley.
  • Non-uniform provisions: The change appears tied specifically to Holley’s dog control officers named as constables, not to dog control officers citywide or statewide.

Related measures

  • Companion bill: A 8235 (Assembly), indicating cross-chamber consideration of the same concept.

Note: The bill’s current status is that it has been referred to the Codes committee in the Senate as of May 1, 2025.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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