Bill > S05393

This bill addresses multiple aspects of criminal conduct on public transportation, specifically focusing on sexual offenses, public lewdness, and the penalties associated with such crimes committed within Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) facilities or vehicles. The bill adds new provisions to existing law that enhance penalties for offenses committed on public transportation, including sexual abuse in the first degree where the victim is incapable of consent and the contact was intentionally made for sexual gratification. It also expands the definition of public lewdness to specifically include instances occurring while a passenger on public transportation. A significant portion of the bill creates a comprehensive list of criminal offenses that, when committed within MTA-owned or operated spaces, will result in enhanced sentencing, effectively increasing the severity of the punishment. Additionally, the bill provides the MTA with the authority to suspend or revoke an individual's access to transportation services if they are convicted of certain offenses within MTA facilities or vehicles. These measures aim to improve safety and deter criminal behavior on public transportation by implementing stricter legal consequences and giving the transportation authority more tools to protect passengers.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5393