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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Crossed Over
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 citizen's arrests, and it also amends the penal law to limit the use of physical force by private persons to situations where they reasonably believe it is necessary to defend themselves or others from the use of deadly physical force, or to prevent the immediate flight of a person who has committed a felony. The bill also repeals a related provision in the family court act.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Michael Gianaris (D)*,
Robert Jackson (D),
Rachel May (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Lea Webb (D),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 03/28/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S167 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00167&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00167 |
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