Enhances penalties and protections for victims of domestic violence crimes in New York.

New York A04497 amends the penal law to enhance penalties for crimes involving domestic violence. It introduces new offenses such as aggravated harassment in the first degree and increases penalties for repeat offenders. The bill also mandates additional fees for certain convictions, including sex offender registration fees and DNA databank fees, to be paid to the state. It further requires courts to consider specific factors when issuing orders of recognizance or bail, particularly when the accused has a history of domestic violence.

Enhances penalties and protections for victims of domestic violence crimes in New York.

New York A04497 amends the penal law to enhance penalties for crimes involving domestic violence. It introduces new offenses such as aggravated harassment in the first degree and increases penalties for repeat offenders. The bill also mandates additional fees for certain convictions, including sex offender registration fees and DNA databank fees, to be paid to the state. It further requires courts to consider specific factors when issuing orders of recognizance or bail, particularly when the accused has a history of domestic violence.