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History
- Signed chap.327
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.608
- Substituted for A4835B
- Referred to codes
- Returned to assembly
- Repassed senate
- Amended on third reading (t) 2510b
- Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading
- Returned to senate
Show 9 earlier actions
- Recalled from assembly
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Amended on third reading (t) 2510a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.307
- Referred to codes
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Establishes the offense of obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Aravella Simotas
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2510B REVISED 08/24/11
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to obstructing governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would amend the penal law by adding a new section 195.17, obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance. The penalty for this offense would be a class D felony.
Justification
Law enforcement personnel nationwide as well as within New York State have seen a surge in the practice of felons, in particular narco-traffickers, "booby-trapping" the transport and storage places of their illegal goods. Such criminal undertakings pose a serious risk to law enforcement officers and public officials seeking to prevent the spread of illegal contraband in our communities. The enactment of this legislation will increase public safety and protect law enforcement personnel investigating illegal activities by making these wrongdoers more accountable for their actions.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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