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- Substituted by A7698
- Ordered to third reading cal.1176
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to codes
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Extends the buffer zone around a religious service, funeral, burial or memorial service
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5605
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to extending the buffer zone around a religious service, funeral, burial or memorial service
Purpose or general idea of bill
To extend the buffer zone around a religious service, funeral, burial or memorial service.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 240.21 of the penal law, as amended by Chapter 566 of the laws of 2008, is amended to increase the buffer zone from one hundred feet to 300 feet.
Justification
In 2008, legislation was signed into law (Chapter 566) to address a series of intemperate protests that were taking place at military funerals across the country. These protests continue today. The U.S. Supreme Court, in a recent decision, U.S. Supreme Court decision, Snyder v. Phelps. 562 U.S., recognized that persons who protest at funerals of military personnel have constitutional rights, but also that states have a compelling interest in protecting the family and friends of deceased military personnel while they are mourning at such events.
This legislation seeks to protect a family's privacy by increasing the buffer zone around a religious service, funeral, burial or memorial service.
Prior legislative history
New bill; refer to Chapter 566 of the laws of 2008.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become law.
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