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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to prohibiting the state and certain public benefit corporations from providing any funding or assistance to any entity that provides any support, material or otherwise, to the terrorist organizations Hamas, Hezbollah, or Islamic Jihad and prohibiting contracts with entities that fund or assist Hamas, Hezbollah, or Islamic Jihad
Purpose/summary of provisions
This legislation would make it unlawful for any business or resident of New York to provide assistance to any organizations that are associated with the terrorist acts against the people of Israel.
Justification
Terrorism has plagued our country for many decades. Many people in this nation are just beginning to understand the effects these actions have on the victims of terrorist attacks. Our country continues to wage a war on terrorism not only against our attackers, but against any organization that engages in such horrific behavior. Therefore, the people of this state should do everything in their power to show no support for any of the terrorist groups that are the cause of turmoil in the state of Israel.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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