Bill > S03119

This bill adds a new section (§ 240.12) to the New York penal law that creates a specific criminal offense of "inciting violence against a police officer". Under this new law, a person commits this felony if they intentionally advocate violence against one or more police officers in a way that is likely to actually produce or incite imminent violence against those officers. The offense is classified as a class D felony, which typically carries a potential prison sentence of 2-7 years. The bill is designed to provide legal recourse for proactively preventing potential violent attacks on law enforcement by criminalizing speech or actions that deliberately aim to provoke violence against police officers. The new law would go into effect 90 days after it is signed, giving time for law enforcement and judicial systems to prepare for its implementation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3119