Enhances penalties for crimes committed during a riot in New York.
New York Senate Bill S05911 amends the penal law and criminal procedure law to enhance penalties for crimes committed during a riot. It reclassifies riot in the first degree as a class D felony and riot in the second degree as a class A misdemeanor. Additionally, it reclassifies inciting to riot as a class E felony. The bill also modifies the conditions under which a person can be denied bail if they are charged with certain crimes during a riot. The changes take effect immediately.
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