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NY S00696

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Anna Kaplan

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes criminal trespass on school grounds or children's camp as a Class C felony when someone trespasses on school buildings/grounds or overnight/day camps in violation of posted rules.

  • Creates criminal trespass on a school bus in the second degree as a Class A misdemeanor for damaging buses, entering without authorization, refusing to leave when ordered, or stopping/impeding buses; exempts children under 16 and authorized school personnel.

  • Creates criminal trespass on a school bus in the first degree as a Class C felony when committing second degree trespass while possessing explosives, deadly weapons, or firearms with accessible ammunition.

  • Requires the Motor Vehicles Commissioner to promulgate regulations for signage on school buses informing the public that unauthorized entry is prohibited and may result in criminal charges.

  • Mandates professional development training seminars for school bus drivers statewide that include techniques for managing violent incidents, intrusions, and active shooters on school buses.

Legislative Description

Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles, in consultation with the commissioner of transportation, to promulgate rules and regulations for certain signage on school buses; relates to professional development school bus driver safety training seminars statewide.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2022
Codes1/6/2021

Full Bill Text

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