Grants peace officer status to certain security officers at Highland Hospital, prohibiting them from carrying, possessing, repairing, or disposing of.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to certain security officers employed by Highland Hospital. These officers are authorized to detain individuals for a reasonable period while awaiting law enforcement, provided they have probable cause to believe an offense has been committed. However, these officers are explicitly prohibited from carrying, possessing, repairing, or disposing of firearms unless they have the appropriate license. The act takes effect immediately upon signing.

Grants peace officer status to certain security officers at Highland Hospital, prohibiting them from carrying, possessing, repairing, or disposing of.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to certain security officers employed by Highland Hospital. These officers are authorized to detain individuals for a reasonable period while awaiting law enforcement, provided they have probable cause to believe an offense has been committed. However, these officers are explicitly prohibited from carrying, possessing, repairing, or disposing of firearms unless they have the appropriate license. The act takes effect immediately upon signing.