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NY S05348
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Expands harassment in the first degree to include repeat offenders convicted of harassment in the second degree within the preceding five years, regardless of whether the victim is the same person
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Creates a new basis for first degree harassment when an actor engages in a pattern of harassment targeting multiple individuals
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Clarifies that aggravated harassment in the second degree applies to repeat first degree harassment offenders within ten years, even if victims differ between offenses
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Updates gendered language in the statute from "he or she" to "the actor"
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Takes effect on the first of November following enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to repeated instances of harassment giving rise to a charge of aggravated harassment in the second degree and harassment in the first degree; clarifies that the victim of such separate offenses does not need to be the same individual.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026