A 6645

This bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to trained security personnel working at nuclear facilities licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, but only when they are performing their specific duties related to maintaining nuclear safeguards and protection. While this designation provides these security officers with certain law enforcement authorities typically associated with peace officer status (such as making arrests), the bill explicitly prohibits them from carrying or possessing firearms unless they obtain the appropriate firearms license under existing state law. The legislation appears designed to enhance the legal authority of nuclear facility security personnel to protect critical infrastructure while maintaining restrictions on their ability to carry weapons.