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Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
05/25/2022
05/25/2022
Crossed Over
05/25/2022
05/25/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law and the penal law, in relation to abolishing citizen's arrests; and to repeal certain provisions of the criminal procedure law and the family court act relating thereto
AI Summary
This bill abolishes citizens' arrests in New York state. It amends the criminal procedure law to remove provisions related to citizens' arrests and repeals sections of the criminal procedure law and the family court act that previously allowed for such arrests. The bill also amends the penal law to limit the use of physical force by private citizens to only cases where they reasonably believe the person has committed a felony and is in immediate flight from the scene. This legislation aims to restrict the ability of private individuals to detain or apprehend others without the involvement of law enforcement.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Michael Gianaris (D)*,
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Rachel May (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 05/25/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S3183 | 01/28/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S03183&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S03183A | 02/06/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S03183&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S03183 | 01/28/2021 |
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