New York A09256 makes it unlawful to engage in protest activities within one thousand feet of a funeral location.

New York A09256 amends the penal law to create the offense of unlawful funeral protest. It prohibits protest activities within one thousand feet of a funeral location, including picketing, speeches, and displaying signs, banners, flags, or placards. The bill defines protest activities and funerals, and it specifies that each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. The offense is a class B misdemeanor, with a higher penalty for repeat offenders. The act takes effect on November 1 following its enactment.

New York A09256 makes it unlawful to engage in protest activities within one thousand feet of a funeral location.

New York A09256 amends the penal law to create the offense of unlawful funeral protest. It prohibits protest activities within one thousand feet of a funeral location, including picketing, speeches, and displaying signs, banners, flags, or placards. The bill defines protest activities and funerals, and it specifies that each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. The offense is a class B misdemeanor, with a higher penalty for repeat offenders. The act takes effect on November 1 following its enactment.