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NY S09071
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
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Creates new crime of "interference with constitutional rights by a public official" when officials acting under color of law use force, threats, intimidation, or coercion to recklessly interfere with rights secured by U.S. or New York constitutions and laws
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Defines "public official" to include state public servants, federal officers/employees/agents, and all local, state, or federal law enforcement officers (elected or appointed)
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Base offense is a class A misdemeanor; elevates to class E felony if bodily injury results, and to class D felony if serious physical injury results or defendant was armed with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument
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Preserves existing civil remedies under state or federal law and does not preempt prosecution under other state or federal criminal provisions
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Establishes the crime of interference with constitutional rights by public officials when, acting under color of law, such public official by force or threat of force, or by intimidation or coercion, recklessly engages in conduct which injures, intimidates, interferes with, or attempts to injure, intimidate, or interfere with another person in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured by the constitution or laws of the United States; or the constitution or laws of the state of New York; provides such offense is a class A misdemeanor which elevates if bodily injury occurs.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/28/2026