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NY S09040

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands New York's Penal Law definition of "public servant" to include public officers and employees of the federal government
  • Adds federal governmental instrumentalities with jurisdiction in New York State to the definition
  • Applies existing state laws governing public servants to federal employees operating within New York
  • Introduced by Senator Hinchey and referred to the Senate Committee on Codes
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Includes public officers or employees of the federal government within the definition of public servant for purposes of the penal law.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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