Loading chat...

NY S05911

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Upgrades riot in the first degree from a class E felony to a class D felony

  • Elevates riot in the second degree from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony

  • Increases inciting to riot from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony

  • Creates new category of burglary in the first degree (class B felony) when the defendant is simultaneously engaged in riot in the first or second degree, or inciting to riot

  • Establishes new category of arson in the second degree (class B felony) when committed while simultaneously engaged in riot-related offenses

  • Adds riot in the first degree, riot in the second degree, and inciting to riot to the list of qualifying offenses for which bail may be set under criminal procedure law

Legislative Description

Enhances the penalties for crimes committed during a riot.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available