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NY S08032

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Eric Adams

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends penal law section 485.05 to include "homelessness" as a protected class under hate crime statutes
  • Establishes that a person commits a hate crime when selecting a victim or committing an offense in whole or substantial part because of a belief or perception regarding the victim's homelessness status, regardless of whether the belief is correct
  • Defines "homelessness" to include individuals or families who are undomiciled, lack fixed addresses, reside in shelters, domestic violence programs, or temporary hotel/motel accommodations
  • Provides that proof of the defendant's or victim's homelessness status alone does not constitute sufficient evidence of hate crime intent
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes; includes the definition of homelessness.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 8032A

6/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Codes6/2/2010

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