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NY A07395
NY A07395Categorizes hate crimes as serious offenses in relation to possession of firearms.
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Introduced
04/25/2017
04/25/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
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 amends the New York Penal Law to categorize hate crimes, which are criminal acts motivated by bias or prejudice, as serious offenses in relation to the possession of firearms. Specifically, it repeals a provision that excluded certain hate crimes from the list of serious offenses, thereby making it more difficult for individuals convicted of these crimes to possess firearms. The bill also includes a provision that the changes will take effect on November 1st following the date the law is enacted.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/03/2018)
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