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NY S01933
NY S01933Provides that being eighteen years old or more, while in the course of committing rape in the first, second or third degree, criminal sexual act in the first, second or third degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse in the first, second, third or fourth degree, or incest in the first, second or third degree, against a person less than eighteen years old, such defendant intentionally causes the death of such person.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to enacting "Paula's law"
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Paula's Law," expands upon the existing "Joan's Law" from 2004 by modifying the New York Penal Law to increase protections for child victims of sexual crimes. Specifically, the bill changes the age threshold for a more severe criminal charge from victims under fourteen years old to victims under eighteen years old. Under the proposed law, if a person who is eighteen years or older intentionally causes the death of a victim while committing serious sexual offenses such as rape (in first, second, or third degree), sexual abuse, aggravated sexual abuse, or incest against a person under eighteen, they would be subject to enhanced legal consequences. The bill aims to provide stronger legal protections for older children and teenagers who are victims of sexual crimes by ensuring more serious penalties for perpetrators who commit murder during the commission of these sexual offenses. The law is set to take effect on the first of November following its enactment.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Bill Weber (R)*,
Patrick Gallivan (R),
Pam Helming (R),
Jack Martins (R),
Mario Mattera (R),
Dean Murray (R),
Rob Ortt (R),
Tony Palumbo (R),
Steve Rhoads (R),
Rob Rolison (R),
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1933 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S01933&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S01933 |
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