Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital when acting on the grounds or premises of these hospitals or their subsidiaries. These officers will have the powers of peace officers within the hospital's geographic area and beyond upon request from local law enforcement. The bill specifies that these officers cannot carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license. The act takes effect immediately.

Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital when acting on the grounds or premises of these hospitals or their subsidiaries. These officers will have the powers of peace officers within the hospital's geographic area and beyond upon request from local law enforcement. The bill specifies that these officers cannot carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license. The act takes effect immediately.