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NY S05420

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the lookback period for prior public lewdness convictions from one year to three years when determining eligibility for the enhanced charge of public lewdness in the first degree (class A misdemeanor)

  • Replaces gendered language ("he or she") with gender-neutral terminology ("such person")

  • Clarifies that prior convictions of either public lewdness (section 245.00) or public lewdness in the first degree (section 245.03) trigger the enhanced charge

  • Takes effect on the first of November following enactment

Legislative Description

Expands the class A misdemeanor of public lewdness in the first degree to include the commission of public lewdness after having been convicted of a public lewdness offense in the previous 3 years.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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