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NY A04422
Bill
Status
2/3/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Rivera
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AI Summary
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Enacts "Suzanne's Law" to increase penalties for violent crimes committed on school grounds, including assault, sexual abuse, kidnapping, and coercion offenses.
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Elevates Class C, D, or E felonies committed on school grounds to one category higher for sentencing purposes.
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Establishes minimum prison sentences for Class B felonies on school grounds: at least 6 years (indeterminate), 8 years (one determinate type), 12 years (another determinate type), 4 years (another indeterminate), or 10 years (alternate sentencing).
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Defines "school grounds" as property within school buildings/structures and any public area within 1,000 feet of school boundaries, including sidewalks, streets, parking lots, parks, and vehicles.
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Authorizes placement of "Assault and Abduction Free School Zone" signs on highways within school grounds upon request from school authorities.
Legislative Description
Enacts "Suzanne's Law"; provides that offenses committed against a person on school grounds shall be deemed to be one category higher than the specified offense the person committed; authorizes the placement of assault and abduction free school zone signs.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/4/2012