Bill > A01035

This bill establishes two new criminal offenses related to making threats of mass violence, creating distinct provisions for different age groups. For individuals under 18, making a threat of mass violence toward a school, place of worship, large gathering, or business through any communication method is classified as "making a threat of mass violence in the second degree," which carries a fine of $35,000 and a mandatory 10-day detention sentence. For individuals between 18 and 21 who make threats specifically against their current school, the same penalty applies. For individuals 21 and older making threats against schools, places of worship, large gatherings, or businesses, the offense is elevated to "making a threat of mass violence in the first degree," which is classified as a class D felony with a fine of $35,000 and a minimum three-year sentence. Additionally, the bill amends an existing penal law provision to increase the maximum fine from $5,000 to $35,000. The legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and aims to create stronger legal consequences for individuals who make threats of mass violence across different age groups and settings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1035