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NY S 9071

in committee

Establishes the crime of interference with constitutional rights by public officials

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 9071 pass?

Not yet. NY S 9071 is in committee as of 2026-01-28 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-28): REFERRED TO CODES

What is NY S 9071 about?

Establishes the crime of interference with constitutional rights by public officials when, acting under color of law, such public official by force or threat of force, or by intimidation or coercion, recklessly engages in conduct which injures, intimidates, interferes with, or attempts to injure, intimidate, or interfere with another person in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured by the constitution or laws of the United States; or the constitution or laws of the state of New York; provides such offense is a class A misdemeanor which elevates if bodily injury occurs.

Who sponsors NY S 9071?

Cordell Cleare is the primary sponsor of NY S 9071.

Description

Establishes the crime of interference with constitutional rights by public officials when, acting under color of law, such public official by force or threat of force, or by intimidation or coercion, recklessly engages in conduct which injures, intimidates, interferes with, or attempts to injure, intimidate, or interfere with another person in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured by the constitution or laws of the United States; or the constitution or laws of the state of New York; provides such offense is a class A misdemeanor which elevates if bodily injury occurs.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-28 — REFERRED TO CODES
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Cordell Cleareprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-28

    REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

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Related bills

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S9071?summary=&detail=

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