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NY A10505

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/22/2020

Primary Sponsor

Sean Ryan

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new crimes against essential workers during declared state disaster emergencies in the Penal Law, applying to employees of essential businesses and government workers in affected areas.

  • Requires that the offense be committed against an essential worker while in the course of their duties or while wearing uniform or clothing indicative of their profession during a declared state of emergency.

  • Increases criminal penalties by one category for misdemeanors and Class C, D, or E felonies committed against essential workers; violent felony offenses remain classified as violent felonies.

  • Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for Class B felonies (6-12 years depending on sentencing type) and Class A-1 felonies (minimum 20 years) committed against essential workers.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to crimes committed on or after the effective date.

Legislative Description

Provides that a person commits a crime against an essential worker during a declared state disaster emergency when he or she commits a specified offense against an essential worker and such crime is committed against such worker while in the course of their employment during the pendency of a declared state disaster emergency; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Last Action

print number 10505a

8/17/2020

Committee Referrals

Codes5/22/2020

Full Bill Text

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