Requires every sheriff, county or city commissioner of correction and head of every state, county, or local police department to report instances and occurrences of hate crimes; requires the division to promulgate rules and regulations for such reporting.
Summary
This bill, titled the “Hate Crime Accountability and Transparency Enforcement (HATE) Reporting Act,” would require every sheriff, county or city commissioner of correction, and head of every state, county, or local police department to report to the Division of Criminal Justice Services any instance in which a hate crime is reported or investigated. The reporting requirement applies to hate crimes as defined in the Penal Law and is intended to ensure that the state can compile and transmit the information to the FBI in a format consistent with the National Incident-Based Reporting System.
The bill also directs the division to adopt rules and regulations to carry out the reporting process, including the manner and timeframe for submissions. The act would take effect on January 1, 2026, giving agencies time to prepare for the new data-reporting obligations.
Impact
The bill would amend the Executive Law by adding a new section 837-z, creating a statewide reporting mandate for law enforcement and correctional leadership regarding hate crimes. It would not change the underlying definition of hate crimes in the Penal Law, but it would expand administrative duties for local, county, and state agencies and strengthen the state’s ability to collect, standardize, and share hate crime data with federal authorities.
Sentiment
The available record shows no committee transcript, vote tally, or recorded opposition, so there is no documented debate in the materials provided. Based on the bill’s purpose, the measure appears to be framed as a transparency and accountability initiative, suggesting likely support from sponsors and advocates for improved hate crime tracking and reporting. No contrary sentiment is reflected in the supplied history.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. Potential areas of concern inherent in the bill include the reporting burden on sheriffs, police departments, and correctional agencies, as well as questions about implementation standards, data consistency, and the resources needed to comply with the Division’s rules. However, the transcript and voting history provided do not identify any named opponents or disputed provisions.
Same As
Requires every sheriff, county or city commissioner of correction and head of every state, county, or local police department to report instances and occurrences of hate crimes; requires the division to promulgate rules and regulations for such reporting.