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NY A02977

NY A02977
Includes falsely reporting incidents in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of police officers to a particular address or location as a felony offense under the crime of falsely reporting an incident in the second degree.


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Introduced
02/01/2023
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 penal law, in relation to falsely reporting incidents in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of police officers to a particular address or location

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Penal Law to include falsely reporting incidents in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of police officers to a particular address or location as a felony offense under the crime of falsely reporting an incident in the second degree. The bill also expands the definition of falsely reporting an incident in the second degree to include reporting alleged occurrences or impending occurrences of incidents, not just fires, explosions, or hazardous substance releases, in an attempt to bring about a large police response.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

referred to codes (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement

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