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NY A10720

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Monique Chandler-Waterman

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "mass shooting" in Executive Law Section 835(11) to include incidents where at least four people are murdered or injured with a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

  • Removes the redundant separate definition in Executive Law Section 631-a(2)(b)(vi) that previously defined mass shootings for victim services eligibility.

  • Expands emergency response measures and emergency funding access to cover shooting incidents involving injuries in addition to fatalities.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Defines the term "mass shooting" for purposes of emergency response measures and access to emergency funding as a shooting incident in which at least four people are murdered or injured with a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

Last Action

referred to codes

9/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Codes9/18/2024

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