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NY S09922
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/2/2024
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Helming
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AI Summary
- Amends Penal Law section 265.20(a)(14)(b) to allow minors aged 16 and older to possess self-defense spray devices if they have an order of protection or are crime victims
- Permits possession by minors who are crime victims even when a criminal proceeding or investigation is ongoing, regardless of investigation disposition
- Maintains existing prohibitions on possession by persons with prior felony or assault convictions in New York
- Maintains existing prohibitions on possession by persons convicted of crimes outside New York that would constitute felonies or assault crimes if committed in the state
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Exempts from the use of self-defense sprays minors who are at least sixteen years of age and have been granted an order of protection or have been the victim of a crime, including where a criminal proceeding or investigation is still ongoing.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
10/2/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules10/2/2024
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