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NY A10464

NY A10464
Relates 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
In Committee
04/24/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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