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NY A08425
Makes technical corrections to the definition of the weapon designated as a "throwing star" or "shuriken"; updates such term from the outdated term "Kung Fu star" to reflect such term's correct etymology.
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Introduced
12/29/2023
12/29/2023
In Committee
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
Passed
11/15/2024
11/15/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/22/2024
11/22/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to making technical corrections to the definition of the weapon designated as a "throwing star" or "shuriken"
AI Summary
This bill makes technical corrections to the definition of the weapon designated as a "throwing star" or "shuriken". It updates the term from the outdated "Kung Fu star" to reflect the correct etymology of the term. The bill amends several sections of the penal law to replace the outdated term with the updated "throwing star" or "shuriken" terminology. This change helps ensure the law uses accurate and appropriate language when referring to this type of weapon.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
signed chap.481 (on 11/22/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8425 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08425&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08425 |
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