NY S 9159

in committee

Establishes the crime of corporate catastrophe

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 9159 pass?

Not yet. NY S 9159 is in committee as of 2026-02-09 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-09): REFERRED TO CODES

What is NY S 9159 about?

Establishes the crime of corporate catastrophe; defines catastrophe as widespread injury or damage by explosion, fire, flood, avalanche, collapse of building, release of poison gas, radioactive material or other harmful or destructive force or substance, or by any other means of causing potentially widespread injury or damage; establishes crimes for causing, risking, or failing to prevent a catastrophe.

Who sponsors NY S 9159?

Michelle Hinchey is the primary sponsor of NY S 9159, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Introduced: —
Latest action: 2026-02-09 — REFERRED TO CODES
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

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Action timeline

2026-02-09
REFERRED TO CODES
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Related bills

Companion bill: A 10210

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S9159?summary=&detail=

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