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NY S03183

NY S03183
Abolishes citizens arrests in New York state.


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Introduced
01/28/2021
In Committee
05/25/2022
Crossed Over
05/25/2022
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

referred to codes (on 05/25/2022)

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