New York A03783 would classify bias-related graffiti as a hate crime.
New York A03783 amends the penal law to include bias-related graffiti in the definition of hate crimes. This bill modifies the definition of "specified offense" to include bias-related graffiti, aligning it with other offenses that are considered hate crimes. The changes will take effect on November 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.
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