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A 9326

Grants uniformed court officers in the village of Sag Harbor in Suffolk county peace officer status

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tommy John Schiavoni

Sag Harbor’s uniformed court officers would be granted peace officer status under NY law, expanding their authority while keeping firearm powers restricted to licensed individuals.

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Bill Summary · A 9326

Bill Summary: A09326 (2025-2026) — Grants uniformed court officers in Sag Harbor peace officer status

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Introduced: December 10, 2025
  • Sponsor: Assembly Member Schiavoni (with co-sponsor Tommy John Schiavoni)
  • Committees: Referred to Codes

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to amend the Criminal Procedure Law to grant peace officer status to uniformed court officers employed by the village of Sag Harbor, Suffolk County.
  • The change recognizes these village court officers as peace officers under New York law, enhancing their status and powers consistent with other peace officers performing court-related duties.

Key provisions

  • New statutory addition: A new subdivision 88 to Section 2.10 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
  • Eligible personnel: Uniformed court officers employed by the Village of Sag Harbor in Suffolk County.
  • Peace officer status: Such officers would be granted peace officer status, enabling certain authority and powers associated with peace officers, subject to applicable limitations.
  • Firearms restriction: The bill explicitly limits firearm-related authority, clarifying that nothing in the subdivision authorizes these uniformed court officers to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they hold the appropriate license under Penal Law § 400.00.
  • Effective date: The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who would be affected

  • Primary: Uniformed court officers employed by the Village of Sag Harbor, Suffolk County.
  • Indirect: The Sag Harbor village court system, related law enforcement, and court security operations that interact with or rely on these officers for safety and security.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: Introduced December 10, 2025; referred to the Assembly Committee on Codes.
  • Action history indicates subsequent committee consideration and floor actions in 2026 (as of latest updates: reported April 28, 2026; earlier referrals on January 7, 2026 and December 10, 2025).
  • Immediate effective date: If enacted, the act would take effect immediately.

Practical impact and considerations

  • Policy impact: Formalizes a pathway for Sag Harbor’s uniformed court officers to be recognized as peace officers, aligning their status with other law enforcement roles within the state.
  • Operational considerations: Firearm authority remains constrained unless and until officers obtain the required firearm licensing under Penal Law § 400.00, ensuring compliance with existing licensing requirements.
  • Local implications: Potential changes in training, oversight, and interagency cooperation for Sag Harbor’s court security and related functions.

Summary

A09326 would amend New York’s Criminal Procedure Law to grant peace officer status to uniformed court officers employed by Sag Harbor Village, Suffolk County, while preserving strict firearm licensing prerequisites. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment and would impact local court security operations by elevating the recognized authority of these officers.

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

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