Senate bill · S9109 (2025-26)
Relates to peace officer status for persons employed by the town of Southold serving on Fishers Island as public safety officers
New York State Senate
Same as A10590, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Grants peace officer status to persons employed by the town of Southold serving on Fishers Island as public safety officers.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Criminal Procedure Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To grant public safety officers employed by the town of Southold that serve on Fishers Island to be designated as peace officers.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Codes · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate.
The sponsor's argument
Why Anthony H. Palumbo says this is needed
Back in 2023, the New York State Police suspended their law enforcement coverage of Fishers Island and The Southold Town Police Department has assumed those law enforcement duties. However, there are times when only 1 officer is on the Island. The need for additional peace officers is primarily due to its remote, isolated location. There is a need for 'specialized local law enforce- ment for year-round security, visitor management and emergency response. They provide necessary community policing, handle and manage public safety on an island accessible only by ferry. More,officers will provide a consistent and visible presence for crime prevention and public safety.
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Full history
- May 28, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- May 28, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- May 28, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Senate
- May 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
- May 21, 2026
Rules Report CAL.186
RULES REPORT CAL.186
NY Assembly
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- May 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Mar 13, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Feb 3, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Senate