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S 4931

Grants peace officer status to the reserve deputies of the Erie county sheriff's office

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Gallivan and 1 co-sponsor

Grant peace officer status to Erie County Sheriff’s Office reserve deputies, expanding their authority and accountability under state law.

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Bill Summary · S 4931

Summary of S 4931: Grants peace officer status to the reserve deputies of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office

Overview

S 4931 is a New York State Senate bill introduced on February 14, 2025, titled “Grants peace officer status to the reserve deputies of the Erie county sheriff's office.” The bill is currently referred to the Codes Committee in the Senate. The primary sponsor is Sean Ryan, with Patrick M. Gallivan listed as a co-sponsor. Related preexisting or prior-session bills include S 8921 and S 5604.

What the bill would do

  • The essential change proposed is to grant peace officer status to the reserve deputies of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.
  • The bill’s text (not provided here) would specify the legal framework, authority, duties, training requirements, and any other conditions associated with “peace officer status” for reserve deputies. The current summary notes only the explicit grant of peace officer status, with additional substantive provisions to be defined in the bill.

Key provisions and potential implications (as described)

  • Grant of peace officer status: Reserve deputies in the Erie County Sheriff’s Office would be recognized with peace officer status under state law.
  • Scope of authority and responsibilities: Expected to be defined in the bill, including what law enforcement powers reserve deputies could exercise, and under what circumstances. (Exact details are not provided in the summary.)
  • Training, certification, and oversight: Likely to be addressed in the bill to ensure appropriate qualifications and accountability, but specific requirements are not outlined in the information available here.
  • Funding, retirement, and benefits: Potential fiscal and benefits implications (e.g., training costs, liability coverage, pensions) commonly associated with expanding peace officer status could be addressed, but are not specified in the provided material.

Affected parties

  • Primary affected group: Reserve deputies of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, who would receive peace officer status.
  • Secondary effects: Erie County residents and existing law enforcement operations in Erie County, along with the County Sheriff’s Office, which could experience changes in staffing, deployment, and oversight.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 14, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Codes (Senate), with the action listed twice on the same date in the legislative record provided.
  • Legislative path: As a Codes referral, the bill will be examined for compatibility with criminal procedure, enforcement powers, and related statutes; amendments and votes would occur during committee and floor consideration.

Related legislation

  • S 8921 and S 5604 are noted as prior-session related bills, suggesting there has been ongoing interest in provisions related to grant of peace officer status or similar authority for Erie County reserve deputies in earlier sessions.

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

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