A 1592

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 safeguards and protection under the facility's security plan. While this designation provides these security personnel with certain law enforcement authorities typically associated with peace officers (such as making arrests), the bill explicitly prohibits them from carrying or possessing firearms unless they obtain the appropriate license under existing state law. The legislation aims to enhance the legal authority of nuclear facility security personnel to protect critical infrastructure while maintaining restrictions on their ability to carry weapons.