A 3445

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 personnel with certain law enforcement authorities typically associated with peace officers (such as making arrests), the bill explicitly states that it does not authorize them to carry firearms unless they obtain the appropriate license under existing state law. The main purpose is to enhance the legal authority of nuclear facility security staff to protect critical infrastructure while maintaining restrictions on their ability to carry weapons without proper licensing.