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NY S06081

NY S06081
Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes; includes the definition of homelessness.


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Introduced
03/28/2023
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 and the executive law, in relation to designating offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Homeless Protection Act," amends the Penal Law and the Executive Law to designate offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Adding "homelessness" to the list of protected characteristics, such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, religious practice, age, disability, and sexual orientation, under which a person can commit a hate crime. 2. Requiring the Division of State Police, in cooperation with other agencies, to collect, maintain, analyze, and publicly report statistical and other information related to hate crimes against homeless persons, including demographic data of victims and offenders. 3. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Community Development and Housing Issues
  • ‐ Homelessness
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Hate Crimes

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