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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
04/17/2023
04/17/2023
Crossed Over
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 revises the penal law to limit the use of physical force by private individuals to only preventing the escape of someone who has committed a felony and is in immediate flight. The bill also repeals related provisions in the family court act.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Pamela Hunter (D)*,
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.20 (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A507 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00507&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00507 |
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