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NY A02191
NY A02191Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes; includes the definition of homelessness.
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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law and the executive law, in relation to designating offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Homeless Protection Act," which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes. It amends the Penal Law to include "homelessness" as a protected category, allowing for enhanced penalties when a crime is committed against an individual due to their homeless status. The bill also amends the Executive Law to require the Division of State Police to collect and report statistical data on hate crimes against homeless individuals.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ Homelessness
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Hate Crimes
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A2191 | 01/23/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02191&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02191A | 11/01/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02191&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02191 | 01/23/2023 |
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