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NY S00531
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jack Martins
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AI Summary
- Creates a new crime called "vandalism of pro-Israel print" under Penal Law section 240.80
- Criminalizes intentionally destroying, damaging, or removing banners, posters, flyers, or billboards located in public spaces that support Israel or Israeli citizens
- Covers materials intended to bring awareness to Israeli individuals who have been crime victims or that positively support Israel in any way
- Classifies the offense as a class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail
- Known as the "New York State Antisemitism Vandalism Act"
Legislative Description
Enacts the New York state antisemitism vandalism act which establishes the crime of vandalism of pro-Israel print, which provides a class A misdemeanor for any individual who intentionally destroys, damages, removes, or causes to be destroyed, damaged or removed any banner, poster, flyer or billboard which is located in a public space, where the intent or purpose of such banner, poster, flyer or billboard is to bring awareness for Israeli individuals who have been victims of a crime, or to positively support the country or citizens of Israel in any way.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Codes1/8/2025
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