New York A8235: Designates dog control officers of the village of Holley, named by the village board as constables, as peace officers

What the bill says

An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating as peace officers dog control officers of the village of Holley.

From the introduced text, May 5, 2025:

AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating as peace officers dog control officers of the village of Holley THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law is amended by adding a new subdivision 88 to read as follows: 88. DOG CONTROL OFFICERS OF THE VILLAGE OF HOLLEY, WHO AT THE DISCRETION OF THE VILLAGE BOARD MAY BE DESIGNATED AS CONSTABLES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENFORCING ARTICLE TWENTY-SIX OF THE AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS LAW AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ISSUING APPEARANCE TICKETS PERMITTED UNDER ARTICLE SEVEN OF SUCH LAW; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT NOTHING IN THIS SUBDIVISION SHALL BE DEEMED TO AUTHORIZE SUCH OFFICER TO CARRY, POSSESS, REPAIR OR DISPOSE OF A FIREARM UNLESS THE APPROPRIATE LICENSE THEREFOR HAS BEEN ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 400.00 OF THE PENAL LAW. § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD11855-01-5

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Sponsors

• Stephen Hawley (R, 139) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 24, 2026: SIGNED CHAP.174
2. July 17, 2026: DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
3. June 4, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
4. June 4, 2026: PASSED SENATE
5. June 4, 2026: 3RD READING CAL.1796
6. June 4, 2026: SUBSTITUTED FOR S7712
7. May 28, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES
8. May 28, 2026: DELIVERED TO SENATE
9. May 28, 2026: PASSED ASSEMBLY
10. May 21, 2026: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.179

Votes

• Senate Floor Vote (June 4, 2026): 47 yea, 13 nay, passed
• FLOOR Vote (June 4, 2026): 47 yea, 13 nay, passed
• Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage (May 28, 2026): 124 yea, 14 nay, passed
• Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable (May 21, 2026): 27 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules (May 20, 2026): 16 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is A8235?

A8235 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Designates dog control officers of the village of Holley, named by the village board as constables, as peace officers.

What does A8235 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating as peace officers dog control officers of the village of Holley.

What is the status of A8235?

Signed into law as of July 24, 2026. Latest action: SIGNED CHAP.174 (July 24, 2026).

Who sponsored A8235?

Stephen Hawley (R, 139).

Where is the official record for A8235?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8235