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4 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to codes
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.111
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BILL NUMBER:S1441
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to unlawful possession of a knife upon school grounds
Purpose
This act would make it unlawful for any person age sixteen or older to knowingly possess a knife in an educational institution.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends Section 265.06 of the Penal law by adding knives among dangerous weapons prohibited in or on the grounds of any school, college or university, without written authorization of such educational institutions, by those persons over the age of sixteen.
Justification
Creating and maintaining a safe learning environment is essential. While educational institutions remain among the safest places for young people, instances of violence among high school students have been on the rise. Current law makes it unlawful for any person age sixteen or younger to possess any type of air gun or dangerous knife in or upon a building or grounds used for educational purposes, of any school, college or university, without the written authorization of such educational institution. with regard to those persons age sixteen or older, the law disallows only air guns on school grounds. This legislation simply adds knives to the list of weapons already prohibited on school grounds by those sixteen years of age or older. Knives are among one of the most devastating and easily concealed weapons available. Preventing school violence is necessary in promoting a healthy learning environment. This provision will help school officials and police officers to more effectively address incidents involving weapons on the grounds of and within educational institutions.
Legislative history
2009/2010 - S.379 Remained in the Senate Committee on Codes 2007/2008 - S.713 Passed the Senate 2005/2006 - S.7372 Remained in the Senate Committee on Codes
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
On the ninetieth day after it shall have become law.
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