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NY A10720
Bill
Status
9/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Monique Chandler-Waterman
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AI Summary
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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.
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Removes the redundant separate definition in Executive Law Section 631-a(2)(b)(vi) that previously defined mass shootings for victim services eligibility.
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Expands emergency response measures and emergency funding access to cover shooting incidents involving injuries in addition to fatalities.
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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