New York bill A09061 creates the crime of aggravated harassment of a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault.

New York bill A09061 amends the penal law by adding a new section 240.34, which defines the crime of aggravated harassment of a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault. This crime is classified as a class E felony. The bill specifies that a person commits this crime when they engage in aggravated harassment in the second degree, believing or perceiving that the victim is a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault. The act will take effect on November 1 following its enactment.

New York bill A09061 creates the crime of aggravated harassment of a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault.

New York bill A09061 amends the penal law by adding a new section 240.34, which defines the crime of aggravated harassment of a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault. This crime is classified as a class E felony. The bill specifies that a person commits this crime when they engage in aggravated harassment in the second degree, believing or perceiving that the victim is a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault. The act will take effect on November 1 following its enactment.