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NY S07103

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reclassifies the crime of resisting arrest from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony under New York Penal Law

  • Adds resisting arrest (section 205.30) to the list of offenses for which police officers cannot issue appearance tickets and must instead make a full arrest

  • A class E felony in New York carries a potential sentence of up to 4 years in prison, compared to up to 1 year for a class A misdemeanor

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relates to resisting arrest; reclassifies resisting arrest as a class E felony not eligible for release on an appearance ticket.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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