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NY S08934

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Iwen Chu

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces the term "Kung Fu star" with "throwing star" or "shuriken" throughout the Penal Law to correct the weapon's definition and terminology
  • Updates Penal Law Section 265.00 subdivision 15-b to define the weapon as a disc-like object with sharpened points designed for use primarily as a throwing weapon
  • Modifies Penal Law Section 120.55 subdivision 1 (stalking in the third degree) to use the updated terminology when listing prohibited weapons
  • Updates Penal Law Section 265.01 subdivision 1 (criminal possession of a weapon) to replace the outdated term with "shuriken, or throwing star"
  • Amends Penal Law Section 265.10 subdivisions 1 and 2 (manufacturing and transporting prohibited weapons) to use "throwing star" instead of "Kung Fu" throughout, with immediate effect upon enactment

Legislative Description

Makes technical corrections to the definition of the weapon designated as a "throwing star" or "shuriken"; updates such term from the outdated term "Kung Fu star" to reflect such term's correct etymology.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A8425

5/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Codes4/1/2024

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