A 5829

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 security duties related to safeguarding the facility. 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 measure 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.