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NY S04007
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Adds "making graffiti" (section 145.60) to the list of "specified offenses" that can be prosecuted as hate crimes under New York's hate crime statute (section 485.05)
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Allows graffiti offenses to be elevated to hate crime status when motivated by bias based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, religion, religious practice, age, disability, or sexual orientation
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Takes effect on the first of November following enactment
Legislative Description
Includes bias-related graffiti in hate crimes.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Codes1/31/2025
Full Bill Text
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