New York A00552 amends the penal law to include certain activities in transit and transportation facilities within the crime of criminal trespass in.

New York A00552 amends the penal law by adding a new subdivision to section 140.15. This change includes knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully in a transit facility as defined under section twelve hundred of the public authorities law within the crime of criminal trespass in the second degree. The bill specifies that it shall not be an offense if the person is lawfully registered at the school or is a lawful student participant in a school-sponsored event. The act is set to take effect on November 1 following its enactment.

New York A00552 amends the penal law to include certain activities in transit and transportation facilities within the crime of criminal trespass in.

New York A00552 amends the penal law by adding a new subdivision to section 140.15. This change includes knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully in a transit facility as defined under section twelve hundred of the public authorities law within the crime of criminal trespass in the second degree. The bill specifies that it shall not be an offense if the person is lawfully registered at the school or is a lawful student participant in a school-sponsored event. The act is set to take effect on November 1 following its enactment.