Bill > S04209

This bill requires police agencies, as defined in the executive law, to report to the Division of Criminal Justice Services any offenses that appear to be motivated by bias against the victim's or property owner's race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Specifically, the bill mandates that when a police agency encounters a crime that seems to be driven by such bias - either targeting an individual because of their identity or targeting property based on the identity of its owner or occupant - they must notify the Division of Criminal Justice Services in a method determined by that division. The reporting requirement is designed to help track and understand hate crimes or bias-motivated offenses. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, and authorities are immediately authorized to prepare any necessary regulations to implement the reporting system. This legislation aims to improve the documentation and awareness of bias-related criminal incidents by creating a standardized reporting mechanism.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4209