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NY A05961
NY A05961Enacts the criminal street gang related crimes act; provides for enhanced criminal sanctions where crimes are related to criminal street gangs.
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Introduced
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Enacts the criminal street gang related crimes act; provides for enhanced criminal sanctions where crimes are related to criminal street gangs.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "criminal street gang related crimes act," which provides for enhanced criminal sanctions where crimes are related to criminal street gangs. It defines key terms like "criminal street gang" and "criminal street gang member," and establishes a new offense called "criminal street gang related crime." The bill increases the penalties for certain violent and other offenses when they are committed in furtherance of gang activity, with the penalties being one category higher than the underlying offense. The bill also includes provisions regarding sentencing for these enhanced gang-related crimes.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5961 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05961&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05961 |
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