A 7049 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes "Jeremiah's Law"

This bill creates a new class E felony offense for falsely reporting that a child under 13 was involved in an incident. It specifically applies when someone falsely files a report under a defined third-degree incident category (section 240.50) concerning a minor. The law directly affects individuals who make such false reports, imposing felony penalties instead of lesser offenses. The key provision defines the specific scenario (false report about a child under 13) and elevates the penalty to a felony. The law takes effect November 1 following its enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026