Increases the monetary penalties for the crimes of aggravated harassment in the first or second degrees or for discrimination; provides that such penalty shall be not less than five hundred dollars nor more than twenty-five hundred dollars for the first violation and not less than twenty-five hundred dollars nor more than twelve thousand five hundred dollars for each subsequent violation.
Enacts "Kimberly's Law" establishing certain sex offenses, including sex offenses against children; relates to criminal sentencing for defendants convicted of certain sex offenses.
Establishes offenses of sexual assault against a child by a person in a position of trust for the subjection of a child to sexual contact by a person in a position of trust; defines "person in a position of trust" as a person charged with the duty or responsibility for the health, education, welfare or supervision of a child; establishes such offenses shall be violent felony offenses.
This bill expands New York's sex offender registration requirements by mandating that offenders disclose all social media accounts and other online platforms they use, in addition to their internet accounts. It directly affects sex offenders registering under New York's correction law, requiring them to report changes to their internet accounts, online platforms, or address within 10 days. The key mechanism adds "authorized internet entities" (such as social media or messaging services) to the list of information they must provide during initial registration and when updating their details. The law also specifies that a $10 fee applies for each registration update related to these changes. This policy change aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to track offenders' online activity.
Establishes peer crisis diversion homes; requires the commissioner to establish or contract for no less than six peer crisis diversion homes within one year.
This bill repeals an expiration date (sunset) for specific arrest provisions related to family offenses under New York's domestic violence law. It directly affects domestic violence victims and law enforcement by making current arrest protocols permanent, removing the automatic end date of September 1, 2025. The key mechanism is simply removing the sunset clause from the 1994 Family Protection and Domestic Violence Intervention Act, ensuring these arrest rules remain in effect indefinitely. No new requirements or changes to arrest procedures are introduced.
This bill prohibits police departments from denying promotions to officers who miss traffic ticket quotas. It directly affects police officers whose promotion opportunities could be unfairly blocked due to unmet quota targets. The key provision explicitly states that denying a promotion "solely because" an officer failed to meet a ticket quota constitutes employment discrimination under labor law. The law amends New York's Labor Law to make this practice illegal, requiring departments to evaluate officers based on merit rather than quota compliance. The bill became effective immediately upon enactment.
This bill increases penalties for sex trafficking offenses under New York law. It amends two sections of the penal code to upgrade sex trafficking (from class B to class A-II felony) and sex trafficking of a child (from class B to class A-II felony). These changes make the punishments more severe for individuals convicted of these crimes. The law takes effect on November 1st following its enactment. The bill directly affects people convicted of sex trafficking or trafficking children in New York State.
Increases criminal penalties for aggravated harassment of an elected official and criminal trespass of an elected official's residence; provides that aggravated harassment of an elected official shall be a class E felony and criminal trespass of an elected official's residence shall be included in criminal trespass in the first degree and shall be a class D felony.
Prohibits local, state and federal law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties; excludes certain protective masks.
