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NY S05569
NY S05569Categorizes hate crimes as serious offenses in relation to possession of firearms.
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Introduced
04/13/2017
04/13/2017
In Committee
04/13/2017
04/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to categorizing hate crimes as serious offenses in relation to possession of firearms and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill aims to categorize hate crimes as serious offenses in relation to the possession of firearms. The bill repeals a provision in the current law and amends another provision to include additional offenses related to hate crimes. The goal is to prevent individuals who have been convicted of hate crimes from easily accessing firearms, as the use of guns in hate crimes can further exacerbate the harm inflicted on targeted individuals and communities. The bill acknowledges the pernicious impact of hate crimes and the need to address the threat posed by firearms in such incidents.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 5569A (on 05/02/2017)
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