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NY S03275

NY S03275
Provides protections against anti-Semitism in the human rights law and the hate crimes statute.


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law and the penal law, in relation to protections against anti-Semitism in the human rights law

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Executive Law and Penal Law to provide protections against anti-Semitism. It defines "anti-Semitism" and includes it as a form of discrimination under the state's human rights law. The bill also specifies that acts of anti-Semitism that result in violence or property damage will be considered hate crimes under state law. The purpose of the legislation is to address the persistent problem of anti-Semitism in New York and ensure that those who face discrimination or violence due to their Jewish faith, ancestry, or ethnic characteristics are protected.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (on 01/03/2024)

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