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NY A01202

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

11/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Seawright

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes penal law section 485.10(5) to require courts to mandate hate crime prevention and education programs for individuals convicted of hate crimes, rather than allowing courts discretionary authority
  • Programs, training sessions, or counseling sessions must be directed at hate crime prevention and education and determined appropriate and available by the court
  • Programs must be developed or authorized by the court or local agencies in cooperation with organizations serving affected communities
  • Takes effect on the thirtieth day after becoming law

Legislative Description

Establishes that in addition to other penalties, individuals convicted of hate crimes shall undergo mandatory training or counseling in hate crime prevention and education.

Last Action

signed chap.624

11/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Codes5/10/2021
Codes1/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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