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NY S07072
NY S07072Categorizes hate crimes as serious offenses in relation to possession of firearms.
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Introduced
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
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 aims to categorize hate crimes as serious offenses in relation to the possession of firearms. The bill repeals a provision of the existing law and amends another provision to include various offenses related to hate crimes, such as illegally using, carrying, or possessing a pistol or other dangerous weapon, possession of burglar's tools, and the offenses defined in articles related to sex crimes, controlled substances, and bias-related crimes. The bill's purpose is to ensure that individuals convicted of hate crimes do not have easy access to guns, as the threat of firearms from dangerous extremists perpetuating hate crimes can have a significant impact on targeted communities.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/03/2018)
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