Enacts the New York state antisemitism vandalism act
Summary
Enacts the New York state antisemitism vandalism act which establishes the crime of vandalism of pro-Israel print, which provides a class A misdemeanor for any individual who intentionally destroys, damages, removes, or causes to be destroyed, damaged or removed any banner, poster, flyer or billboard which is located in a public space, where the intent or purpose of such banner, poster, flyer or billboard is to bring awareness for Israeli individuals who have been victims of a crime, or to positively support the country or citizens of Israel in any way.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jack Martins
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe Griffo
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Mario Mattera
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Rob Rolison
RRepublican
Co
Steve Chan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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