Establishes crimes of aggravated threat of mass harm in the first and second degree, classifying them as hate crimes.

New York S04813 amends the penal law to establish the crimes of aggravated threat of mass harm in the first and second degree. These crimes are defined as hate crimes when committed based on a belief or perception regarding the group's race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, religious practice, age, disability, or sexual orientation. The bill also updates the criminal procedure law to include these offenses as specified offenses, affecting the scope of protective orders. The changes take effect immediately.

Establishes crimes of aggravated threat of mass harm in the first and second degree, classifying them as hate crimes.

New York S04813 amends the penal law to establish the crimes of aggravated threat of mass harm in the first and second degree. These crimes are defined as hate crimes when committed based on a belief or perception regarding the group's race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, religious practice, age, disability, or sexual orientation. The bill also updates the criminal procedure law to include these offenses as specified offenses, affecting the scope of protective orders. The changes take effect immediately.