New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S04007

Introduced
1/31/25  
Refer
1/31/25  

Caption

Includes bias-related graffiti in hate crimes.

Summary

Bill S04007 aims to amend the penal law in New York to include bias-related graffiti as a specified offense under hate crimes. This amendment seeks to enhance the legal framework surrounding hate crimes by explicitly recognizing graffiti motivated by bias as a criminal act, thereby allowing for more severe penalties and legal repercussions for offenders. The bill is part of a broader effort to combat hate crimes and promote community safety and inclusivity.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will expand the definition of hate crimes in New York to encompass bias-related graffiti, which will lead to increased penalties for individuals convicted of such acts. This change will also require law enforcement to track and report incidents of bias-related graffiti, potentially influencing resource allocation for prevention and response efforts. The amendment will affect various stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and individuals who may be targeted by such acts.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding Bill S04007 appears to be supportive, as it aligns with ongoing efforts to address hate crimes and promote social justice. Discussions indicate a recognition of the need to protect communities from bias-related offenses, although specific concerns about enforcement and the implications for free speech may arise during further deliberations.

Contention

Notable points of contention may include concerns regarding the potential for overreach in the definition of bias-related graffiti and its implications for artistic expression. Some stakeholders may argue that the bill could inadvertently criminalize legitimate forms of expression or art, while proponents emphasize the importance of addressing hate crimes and protecting vulnerable communities.

Companion Bills

NY A03783

Same As Includes bias-related graffiti in hate crimes.

Previously Filed As

NY A11086

Establishes the crime of aggravated disorderly conduct; designates such crime as a specified offense for the purposes of hate crimes.

NY A09127

Includes aggravated threat of mass harm, making a threat of mass harm, aggravated harassment in the second degree, harassment in the first degree, menacing in the third degree, menacing in the second degree, menacing in the first degree, and aggravated harassment in the first degree in being eligible for bail; makes aggravated threat of mass harm and making a threat of mass harm eligible to be considered hate crimes; increases the penalties for aggravated threat of mass harm and making a threat of mass harm.

NY A07215

Establishes the false reporting survivors act which establishes the crimes of aggravated falsely reporting an incident in the first, second, and third degrees when a person commits the crime of falsely reporting an incident in the first, second, or third degree and such person intended to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm another person because of a belief or perception regarding a person's race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or ethnicity; authorizes officers to arrest persons believed to have committed falsely reporting an incident without first obtaining a warrant; includes such falsely reporting as a hate crime; authorizes the law enforcement misconduct investigative office to receive and investigate complaints alleging falsely reporting an incident; establishes databases of law enforcement officers and persons convicted of falsely reporting; requires notifying persons of the termination of certain criminal actions or proceedings; relates to the statute of limitations for filing an action relating to falsely reporting.

NY S08446

Relates to human trafficking offenses and the classification of certain trafficking offenses; includes new offenses in existing provisions of law relating to registration, procedure, affirmative defenses, bail, loss of certain licenses, recovery by victims for trafficking offenses and definitions (Part A); requires the posting of signs at schools and the inclusion of human trafficking education in the driver's education course; requires the posting of signs relating to human trafficking in tattoo and body piercing studios and certain parks; requires education in human trafficking for persons working in nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology (Part B).

NY A03783

Includes bias-related graffiti in hate crimes.

NY S08633

Relates to coercive control; provides that the family court and the criminal courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over acts which constitute coercive control; provides that courts may issue orders of protection upon a finding of coercive control; directs the office of court administration, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence and certain organizations, to develop and administer training for judges and court clerks on coercive control.

NY A09551

Relates to coercive control; provides that the family court and the criminal courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over acts which constitute coercive control; provides that courts may issue orders of protection upon a finding of coercive control; directs the office of court administration, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence and certain organizations, to develop and administer training for judges and court clerks on coercive control.

NY S07851

Establishes the offense of aggravated murder of a child, aggravated abuse of a child, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated endangering the welfare of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse made by mandated reporters; defines "neglected child".

NY A08343

Establishes the offense of aggravated murder of a child, aggravated abuse of a child, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated endangering the welfare of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse made by mandated reporters; defines "neglected child".

NY S08035

Authorizes courts, upon issuance of an order of protection, to order exclusive care, custody, and control of certain companion animals be granted to the petitioner

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