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NY S05048
Relates to resisting arrest; reclassifies resisting arrest as a class E felony not eligible for release on an appearance ticket.
summary
Introduced
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
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 criminal procedure law, in relation to resisting arrest
AI Summary
This bill amends the Penal Law and the Criminal Procedure Law to reclassify the offense of resisting arrest from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony, making it ineligible for release on an appearance ticket. This change means that individuals charged with resisting arrest will no longer be eligible for a desk appearance ticket and instead must be taken into custody and brought before a judge.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Andrew Lanza (R)*,
Mario Mattera (R),
Peter Oberacker (R),
Tony Palumbo (R),
Dan Stec (R),
Alexis Weik (R),
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S5048 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05048&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05048 |
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