Increases penalties for certain crimes involving weapons and firearms; allows release of identifying information for certain youth offenders.

This bill amends the penal law to increase penalties for certain crimes involving criminal possession of a weapon or firearm. It allows arresting agencies to release identifying information, including names and booking photographs, for eligible youth charged with offenses involving firearms. The bill also establishes the crime of criminal solicitation of a minor in a violent felony and repeals provisions relating to the disclosure of law enforcement arrest or booking photographs.

Increases penalties for certain crimes involving weapons and firearms; allows release of identifying information for certain youth offenders.

This bill amends the penal law to increase penalties for certain crimes involving criminal possession of a weapon or firearm. It allows arresting agencies to release identifying information, including names and booking photographs, for eligible youth charged with offenses involving firearms. The bill also establishes the crime of criminal solicitation of a minor in a violent felony and repeals provisions relating to the disclosure of law enforcement arrest or booking photographs.