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NY S07377
Bill
Status
1/22/2020
Primary Sponsor
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
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AI Summary
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Establishes an interagency task force on hate crimes and domestic terrorism consisting of representatives from state police, criminal justice services, homeland security, victim services, human rights division, and appointed members representing affected communities and advocacy groups.
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Task force co-chaired by the Commissioner of Criminal Justice Services and Superintendent of State Police, meeting at least four times per year.
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Task force duties include collecting data on hate crimes and domestic terrorism, identifying federal/state/local victim services, coordinating with law enforcement, developing prevention recommendations, establishing interagency protocols, and evaluating public awareness and training programs.
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Requires annual reports to the governor, assembly speaker and minority leader, senate president and minority leader containing data on hate crimes and domestic terrorism incidents and recommendations for strengthening prevention efforts.
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Defines "domestic terrorism" as acts under Penal Law Article 490 committed or potentially committed by U.S. residents or organizations operating exclusively or primarily within the United States; takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing an interagency task force on hate crimes and domestic terrorism; requires an annual report to the governor and leaders of the legislature including data gathered by the task force on the nature, extent, and incidence of hate crimes and domestic terrorism in the state and a summary of any recommendations developed over the year to strengthen state and local prevention efforts and any other information deemed necessary.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
12/28/2020