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NY A10464
NY A10464Relates to the crime of official misconduct for sexual harassment for members of the New York state legislature; makes it a class A misdemeanor.
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Introduced
04/24/2018
04/24/2018
In Committee
04/24/2018
04/24/2018
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 the crime of official misconduct for sexual harassment by a member of the state legislature 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 create a new crime of "official misconduct for sexual harassment" for members of the New York State Legislature. The bill defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors in exchange for favorable treatment, or sexually-oriented conduct that creates a hostile work environment. The new law makes such conduct by state legislators a Class A misdemeanor.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to codes (on 04/24/2018)
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