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NY S04932

NY S04932
Provides protections against anti-Semitism in the human rights law and the hate crimes statute.


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Introduced
03/29/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law and the penal law, in relation to protections against anti-Semitism in the human rights law The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Executive Law and Penal Law to provide protections against anti-Semitism. It defines "anti-Semitism" and includes it as a form of prohibited discrimination under the state's human rights law. The bill also designates acts of anti-Semitism that involve violence, injury, or property damage as hate crimes under state law. The purpose is to address persistent incidents of anti-Semitism and ensure Jewish individuals and those of Jewish heritage are protected from discrimination and violence in New York.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (on 01/08/2020)

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