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NY A03951
NY A03951Enacts the New York state antisemitism vandalism act which establishes the crime of vandalism of pro-Israel print, which provides a class A misdemeanor for any individual who intentionally destroys, damages, removes, or causes to be destroyed, damaged or removed any banner, poster, flyer or billboard which is located in a public space, where the intent or purpose of such banner, poster, flyer or billboard is to bring awareness for Israeli individuals who have been victims of a crime, or to posit
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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to enacting the "New York state antisemitism vandalism act"
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new criminal offense called "vandalism of pro-Israel print" under New York state law, which would make it a Class A misdemeanor to intentionally destroy, damage, remove, or cause the destruction of any banner, poster, flyer, or billboard located in a public space that is designed to raise awareness about Israeli crime victims or show support for Israel or its citizens. A Class A misdemeanor is a serious criminal charge that can potentially result in up to one year in jail and/or a fine. The bill appears to be aimed at protecting displays and materials that show support for Israel from intentional destruction, with the specific intent of addressing potential antisemitic vandalism. The law would take effect immediately upon passage, and represents a specific legislative effort to create legal consequences for individuals who deliberately damage or remove pro-Israel informational materials in public spaces.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Daniel Norber (R)*,
Scott Bendett (R),
Alec Brook-Krasny (R),
Ari Brown (R),
Lester Chang (R),
Misha Novakhov (R),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3951 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03951&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03951 |
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