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Sponsors
4 Co-sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Tabled
- Vetoed memo.6785
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- 3rd reading cal.1207
- Substituted for S8308
- Referred to rules
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.364
- Rules report cal.364
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- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Relates to establishing a gang assessment, intervention, prevention and suppression program
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Brian X. Foley
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A11087
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to estab- lishing a gang assessment, intervention, prevention and suppression program
Purpose or general idea of bill
To require the division of criminal justice services ("DCJS") to deploy the division of state police to develop a coordinated law enforcement response to gang ,related criminal activities in communities across the state.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends the execu- tive law by adding a new section 837-s to create a gang assessment, intervention, prevention, and suppression program to be administered by the commissioner of DCJS. The superintendent of the division of state police, in conjunction with local, state, federal law enforcement and county prosecution offices, shall develop a strategy for the suppression of gang related criminal activity. The commissioner shall award grant monies, as available, to district attorneys offices to stop gang related activities in their respective counties. The superintendent shall also establish and maintain, within the division, a gang clearinghouse as a central repository of information relating to gangs operating within the state.
Section 2 of the bill sets forth the effective date.
Justification
The assistance, expertise, and professionalism of DCJS and state police women and men are desperately needed by many communi- ties that find themselves overwhelmed by gang violence and criminality.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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