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NY S00167

NY S00167
Abolishes citizens arrests in New York state.


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Introduced
01/04/2023
In Committee
03/28/2024
Crossed Over
03/28/2024
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

referred to codes (on 03/28/2024)

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