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NY S 9974

in committee

Establishes the crime of interference with emergency first responders; safety buffer zone

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did NY S 9974 pass?

Not yet. NY S 9974 is in committee as of 2026-04-20 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-20): REFERRED TO CODES

What is NY S 9974 about?

Establishes the crime of interference with emergency first responders; creates a fifteen foot buffer zone around emergency first responders engaged in the performance of their official duties.

Who sponsors NY S 9974?

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton is the primary sponsor of NY S 9974, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

Establishes the crime of interference with emergency first responders; creates a fifteen foot buffer zone around emergency first responders engaged in the performance of their official duties.

Introduced
Latest action
2026-04-20 — REFERRED TO CODES
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Jessica Scarcella-Spantonprimary
  • Anthony H. Palumbocosponsor
  • Pamela Helmingcosponsor
  • Monica Martinezcosponsor
  • Dean Murraycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-04-20

    REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Attribution

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