New York bill A07236 establishes offenses for political coercion in the second and first degrees and accomplice to political coercion.

New York bill A07236 amends the penal law by adding three new sections: political coercion in the second degree, political coercion in the first degree, and accomplice to political coercion. Political coercion in the second degree involves a public servant compelling or inducing a person to enter the state for political or publicity reasons or personal gain. Political coercion in the first degree escalates to a class C felony if the victim suffers serious bodily injury or death. Accomplice to political coercion is a class D felony. The bill takes effect 30 days after becoming law.

New York bill A07236 establishes offenses for political coercion in the second and first degrees and accomplice to political coercion.

New York bill A07236 amends the penal law by adding three new sections: political coercion in the second degree, political coercion in the first degree, and accomplice to political coercion. Political coercion in the second degree involves a public servant compelling or inducing a person to enter the state for political or publicity reasons or personal gain. Political coercion in the first degree escalates to a class C felony if the victim suffers serious bodily injury or death. Accomplice to political coercion is a class D felony. The bill takes effect 30 days after becoming law.