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NY S00343
NY S00343Relates to extortion or coercion related to immigration status or suspected immigration status.
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to extortion or coercion related to immigration status
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Penal Law to expand the crime of extortion or coercion to include threatening to report someone's immigration status or suspected immigration status. It also adds "removal proceedings" to the list of criminal charges that can be used to commit the crime of extortion. The bill aims to protect immigrants from being exploited or threatened based on their immigration status.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A3412A (on 06/03/2021)
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