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NY S06695

NY S06695
Relates to establishing the crime of coercive control; provides that a person is guilty of coercive control when he or she engages in a course of conduct against a member of his or her same family or household, without the victim's consent, which results in limiting or restricting, in full or in part, the victim's behavior, movement, associations or access to or use of his or her own finances or financial information; and provides that coercive control is a class E felony.


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Introduced
05/05/2023
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 establishing the crime of coercive control

AI Summary

This bill establishes the crime of "coercive control" in New York state. Coercive control is defined as a person engaging in a course of conduct against a member of their family or household, without the victim's consent, which results in limiting or restricting the victim's behavior, movement, associations, or access to or use of their own finances or financial information. Lack of consent can result from forcible compulsion or fear of further actions limiting the victim. The bill specifies that it does not apply to actions taken under legal arrangements like powers of attorney or guardianships. Coercive control is classified as a class E felony under this new law.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Domestic Violence

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