Bill > A01188

This bill enacts the Criminal Street Gangs Enforcement and Prevention Act, creating a comprehensive legislative approach to addressing gang-related crime and violence in New York State. The bill defines criminal street gangs, establishes new criminal offenses related to gang participation, and creates a multi-faceted strategy to prevent and combat gang activities. Key provisions include creating new criminal offenses such as participation in a criminal street gang, solicitation for gang participation, and gang assault, with graduated penalties based on the severity of the offense. The legislation also establishes a Criminal Street Gang Prevention Fund and mandates the development of educational programs and prevention activities in schools, including in-service training for educators, a model gang violence prevention curriculum, and guidelines for addressing gang-related issues. The bill allows schools to implement dress code policies to prohibit gang-related apparel and provides for the development of gang prevention and intervention programs targeting at-risk youth aged 5-20. Additionally, the legislation creates mechanisms for legal action against premises used by criminal street gangs and includes provisions for evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of gang prevention efforts. The overall aim is to provide a comprehensive approach to reducing gang-related crime by combining prevention, education, and targeted legal enforcement strategies.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1188