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NY S09359
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Gounardes
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AI Summary
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Creates new crime of "obstruction of governmental duties at the scene of a crime" under New York Penal Law § 195.18
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Targets individuals acting "under the color of law" who prevent police officers from accessing a crime scene or evidence at a crime scene
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Defines "scene of a crime" as any location where a crime is alleged to have occurred
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Classifies the offense as a Class A misdemeanor
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Introduced by Senator Gounardes and referred to the Senate Committee on Codes
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing the crime of obstruction of governmental duties at the scene of a crime wherein a person acts under the color of law to prevent a police officer from accessing the scene of a crime or any evidence at the scene of a crime.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
3/5/2026