New York S06547, known as the "Heather D. Heyer act," increases penalties for using a vehicle as a weapon in hate crimes and prohibits driving within.

New York S06547, the "Heather D. Heyer act," amends the vehicle and traffic law by making it illegal to drive within 1000 feet of a protest with over fifteen attendees, excluding police, emergency, and protest vehicles. Violators face fines. The act also prohibits overtaking stopped vehicles at protests. Additionally, it amends the penal law to classify vehicular manslaughter or using a dangerous instrument in a hate crime as a class A-1 felony with a minimum 25-year sentence. Repeat offenders face escalating fines.

New York S06547, known as the "Heather D. Heyer act," increases penalties for using a vehicle as a weapon in hate crimes and prohibits driving within.

New York S06547, the "Heather D. Heyer act," amends the vehicle and traffic law by making it illegal to drive within 1000 feet of a protest with over fifteen attendees, excluding police, emergency, and protest vehicles. Violators face fines. The act also prohibits overtaking stopped vehicles at protests. Additionally, it amends the penal law to classify vehicular manslaughter or using a dangerous instrument in a hate crime as a class A-1 felony with a minimum 25-year sentence. Repeat offenders face escalating fines.