Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital when acting pursuant to their special duties on the grounds or premises owned, controlled or administered by any such hospital or any of its subsidiaries.

New York Assembly Bill A10518 grants peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital. This status applies when they are performing their special duties on the grounds or premises owned, controlled, or administered by these hospitals or their subsidiaries. The bill was signed into law on July 24, 2026. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/bill/A10518/2025?utm_source=openai))

NY A10518 is a house bill in the New York 2025-2026 General Assembly, sponsored by John McDonald (D), currently “Passed” since July 24, 2026.

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As of now, there is no specific media coverage available regarding the passage of Assembly Bill A10518. However, similar legislative actions in other states have been viewed positively, as they aim to enhance security within healthcare facilities. For instance, in 2024, New York lawmakers passed a bill to regulate children's exposure to algorithmically suggested social media content, reflecting a trend toward increasing safety measures in various sectors. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/82779a3040385dfc26c6ee15f490234e?utm_source=openai))

While there is no direct media coverage on Assembly Bill A10518, some stakeholders might express concerns about the expansion of peace officer authority within private institutions. Such concerns often focus on potential overreach and the balance between security and individual rights. For example, in 2025, a New York bill aimed at making 'masked harassment' a crime faced criticism from civil liberties advocates who worried about selective enforcement and free speech implications. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/27a0a1c94581492f1df3a2d99a2f6636?utm_source=openai))