Bill > A05743

This bill includes aggravated harassment in the first degree under a specified offense. Specifically, it amends the Penal Law to add "section 240.31 (aggravated harassment in the first degree)" to the list of "specified offenses" that can be subject to enhanced penalties or other consequences under the law. This change means that aggravated harassment in the first degree, which involves harassing or threatening someone based on their race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation, will now be considered a "specified offense" along with other crimes like assault, stalking, and robbery.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5743