New York S07022 establishes the crime of making a threat of mass violence with specific penalties.

New York S07022 amends the penal law to establish the crime of making a threat of mass violence. It defines two degrees of this crime. Making a threat of mass violence in the second degree applies to individuals under 18 who threaten schools, colleges, universities, places of worship, or gatherings of 25 or more people. Making a threat of mass violence in the first degree applies to individuals aged 18-20 who threaten schools they attend. Penalties include fines and mandatory detention sentences. The act takes effect November 1, 2025.

New York S07022 establishes the crime of making a threat of mass violence with specific penalties.

New York S07022 amends the penal law to establish the crime of making a threat of mass violence. It defines two degrees of this crime. Making a threat of mass violence in the second degree applies to individuals under 18 who threaten schools, colleges, universities, places of worship, or gatherings of 25 or more people. Making a threat of mass violence in the first degree applies to individuals aged 18-20 who threaten schools they attend. Penalties include fines and mandatory detention sentences. The act takes effect November 1, 2025.