New York S04620 amends the penal law to classify offenses against law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel as.
New York S04620 amends the penal law to classify offenses against law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel as hate crimes. A person commits a hate crime when they commit a specified offense and either intentionally select the victim based on certain characteristics or commit the offense because of the victim's employment status. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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