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NY S04283

NY S04283
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
02/07/2023
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 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 aims to address situations where individuals deliberately provide false information to emergency response services in order to trigger a large police response, which can waste resources and potentially endanger public safety. The amendment expands the existing law to specifically cover this type of false reporting behavior.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (4)

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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