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14 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to codes
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Requires the district attorney to file information with the accusatory instrument when certain crimes are committed against a woman and it is not charged as a hate crime
In Senate Committee · Codes · Sponsor Pedro Espada Jr.
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A9362
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to filing information with the accusatory instrument where the district attorney does not charge a person with a hate crime when certain offenses are committed against female victims
Purpose or general idea of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure .law, in relation to filing information with the accusatory instrument where the district attorney does not charge a person with a hate crime when certain offenses are committed against female victims,
Summary of specific provisions
The criminal procedure is amended by adding a new section 100.60.
Justification
There have been many reports of abuse against women in the news lately. Rich or poor, famous or , unknown, domestic violence, dating violence and random violence happen every day. We must ensure that the people who are committing these violent acts are punished for their atrocious crimes.
Prior legislative history
2009 - Codes Committee (A6160 Eddington)
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall become law.
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