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NY S04283
NY S04283Includes 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
02/07/2023
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, 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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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S4283 | 02/07/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04283&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04283 | 02/07/2023 |
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