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New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending February 1, 2009 - Penal Law

By David Badertscher, PLL

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Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), February 1, 2009.

To retrieve the text of any of the New York Bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi and enter a bill number exactly as indicated below:

Bill No.
A1289	Wright -- Creates crime of tampering with a taximeter No Same as Last Act: 01/07/09 referred to codes

Last Action Date: 01/21/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A2796	Fitzpatrick (MS) -- Enacts the "New York state property taxpayers protection act"; repealer No Same as Last Act: 01/21/09 referred to education
A2808	Kolb (MS) -- Enacts provisions to promote drug-free workplaces within government through fair and reasonable drug testing No Same as Last Act: 01/21/09 referred to governmental employees

Last Action Date: 01/23/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A3179	Benjamin -- Provides for the regulation of the use of human transporters in conformity with bicycles and in-line skates No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to transportation
A3185	Jeffries -- Creates the crimes of domestic violence for acts of violence against family members Same as S 251 Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to codes
A3194	Bradley (MS) -- Creates the crime of unlawful defilement of a water supply No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to codes
A3200	Benjamin -- Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition and establishing penalties for individuals who violate such provisions No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to codes
A3201	Benjamin (MS) -- Provides for audio-visual recordings in judicial proceedings; repealer No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to judiciary
A3202	Benjamin (MS) -- Relates to prostitution offenses; creates the new crimes of unlawful prostitution and sexual exploitation of a child No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to codes
A3206	Christensen -- Designates dog control officers in the city of Syracuse as peace officers No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to codes
A3211	Eddington (MS) -- Bans the sale, use or possession of 50-caliber weapons No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to codes
A3215	Eddington (MS) -- Relates to the statute of limitation for acts of childhood sexual abuse or exploitation No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to codes
A3216	Eddington (MS) -- Enacts provisions relating to sex offender victim notification where the offender is a juvenile delinquent, juvenile offender, or a youthful offender No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to codes
A3219	Eddington (MS) -- Provides that for purposes of small claims assessment review, the property must be in compliance with local zoning requirements as defined by local law No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to real property taxation
A3222	Koon (MS) -- Increases the sentences for certain offenses committed by youthful offenders to standards that are above the current levels but fall below those imposed on adults No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to codes
A3241	Eddington -- Makes various provisions relating to cruelty to animals No Same as Last Act: 01/23/09 referred to agriculture

Last Action Date: 01/26/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A3289	Eddington -- Requires mandatory restitution and reparation by the court if an officer of a school district is convicted and the victim is such officer's school district No Same as Last Act: 01/26/09 referred to codes
A3303	Eddington (MS) -- Increases the penalties for those persons who convey bomb or gun threats to educational institutions via mechanical or electronic means, either in person or by mail No Same as Last Act: 01/26/09 referred to codes
A3308	Eddington (MS) -- Relates to sentences of imprisonment for sex crimes against a minor less than 17 years of age No Same as Last Act: 01/26/09 referred to codes
A3310	Rosenthal (MS) -- Prohibits the sale of over-the-counter weight loss supplements to minors and requires education to minors of the effects of weight loss supplements No Same as Last Act: 01/26/09 referred to codes
A3329	Weprin -- Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods No Same as Last Act: 01/26/09 referred to codes
S1128	PERKINS -- Protects constitutional or civil rights of people against infringement by those not acting under color of law No Same as Last Act: 01/26/09 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
S1142	PERKINS -- Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for the taking of testimony from a witness who is determined to be adverse No Same as Last Act: 01/26/09 REFERRED TO CODES
S1149	LARKIN -- Designates as peace officers, the uniformed court officers of the town court of the town of New Windsor No Same as Last Act: 01/26/09 REFERRED TO CODES
S1166	JOHNSON C -- Prohibits employers from discriminating against victims of domestic violence or stalking Same as A 755 Last Act: 01/26/09 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Last Action Date: 01/27/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A3333	Camara (MS) -- Provides for a one-time 6 month stay of the enforcement of a child support order, when the payor is involuntarily terminated from employment Same as Uni. S 1170 Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to judiciary
A3334	Mayersohn (MS) -- Increases penalties for certain crimes against persons under 16 years of age Same as Uni. S 1178 Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3344	Crouch (MS) -- Clarifies that licenses for handguns may be issued to non-resident individuals No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3346	Koon (MS) -- Provides for banning certain dangerous firearms and increases penalties for certain offenses relating to possession, use and sale of such weapons No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3351	Weprin -- Defines the term "retail value" for purposes of crimes involving trademark counterfeiting No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3356	Bradley (MS) -- Relates to the payment of a fee for polygraph and related services by persons sentenced to probation following convictions for sex offense crimes No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to correction
A3357	Bradley (MS) -- Prohibits the transmission of certain unauthorized or misleading commercial electronic communications mail messages No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
A3360	Eddington (MS) -- Establishes a motor vehicle accident reconstruction unit and allows the district attorney to assign certain crimes to the designated vehicular crimes prosecutor No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3361	Eddington -- Provides that possession of a loaded firearm for the support of protection of unlawful activity shall not be an exception if such possession is in a person's home or place of business No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3370	Perry (MS) -- Prohibits public officials from releasing sealed juvenile police records No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3382	Weprin -- Expands the scope of the crime of trademark counterfeiting in the first degree No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3394	Eddington (MS) -- Records of sex offense cases of juvenile delinquents and youthful offenders where victim was a minor to be released to treating physician of the minor No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to children and families
A3413	Pretlow (MS) -- Extends the time period for which a defendant may be held in custody for drug related offenses No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3428	Bradley (MS) -- Provides that a town or village may establish a mandatory surcharge on traffic infractions, misdemeanors and violations to pay the costs of justice court security No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to transportation
A3440	Crouch -- Requires counseling for minor victims of a sex offense and the parent or guardian of such victims No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to governmental operations
A3443	Cook (MS) -- Enumerates sanctions imposed against persons who sell alcoholic beverages to minors No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3447	Eddington -- Requires operators of vehicles to remove all snow and ice from their vehicle prior to operating such vehicle on a highway of the state No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to transportation
A3448	Eddington (MS) -- Provides that stalking by technological means shall be prohibited and shall be included in the crimes of stalking in the first, second and third degrees No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3462	Perry (MS) -- Provides for the indefinite suspension of New York city police officers without pay pending the disposition of charges of incompetence or misconduct in certain cases No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to governmental employees
A3464	Pretlow (MS) -- Expands scope of criminal mischief to include cases wherein a person intentionally damages property of another with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3475	Weprin -- Provides that the retail value of certain DVDs and video tapes of a feature film shall be $1000 or more for purposes of trademark counterfeiting in the second degree No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3477	Camara (MS) -- Increase the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification database Same as Uni. S 1188 Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3490	Aubry -- Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an inmate No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3495	Aubry (MS) -- Relates to the conditional release of terminally ill inmates serving definite sentences No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to correction
A3498	Aubry (MS) -- Relates to local conditional release commissions; extends provisions relating to the release and supervision of persons serving a definite sentence No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to correction
A3501	Bradley (MS) -- Relates to prohibiting funding of terrorist activities through donations to not-for-profit organizations No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3502	Bradley (MS) -- Creates the crime of tampering with electronic monitoring equipment No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3505	Bradley (MS) -- Requires sex offenders to be sentenced to a treatment program implemented by the department of correctional services; appropriation No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3506	Bradley (MS) -- Relates to the promotion and possession of a sexual performance by a child No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3507	Bradley (MS) -- Relates to the unlawful sale of tobacco products to and the unlawful purchase of tobacco products by children under the age of eighteen No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3508	Clark -- Provides for accumulation of merit time allowance; repealer No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to correction
A3510	Gianaris -- Provides that it shall be unlawful to install or possess a concealed vehicular compartment No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3511	Gianaris (MS) -- Expands the definition of dangerous contraband to include telecommunications and electronic recording devices No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3514	Gianaris (MS) -- Provides for furnishing of transcript of trial for murder or homicide to the victim's survivors at no cost to such survivors No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to judiciary
A3518	Perry (MS) -- Provides for a notice of conveyance of real property to be sent to the owners of record of a piece of real property and the owners listed on the newly filed record No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to judiciary
A3561	Perry (MS) -- Requires proof of liability insurance prior to issuing a license to carry a firearm No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3580	Aubry (MS) -- Expands the criteria by which inmates are disciplined to include the commission of any offense defined in the penal law No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to correction
A3596	Cusick -- Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board Same as S 730 Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3641	Paulin (MS) -- Relates to the offenses of sexual abuse and aggravated sexual abuse No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
A3643	Pheffer (MS) -- Requires registration of home improvement contractors No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to consumer affairs and protection
A3658	Towns -- Establishes the crime of unlawful use of spyware and malware Same as S 137 Last Act: 01/27/09 referred to codes
S1170	ADAMS -- Provides for a one-time 6 month stay of the enforcement of a child support order, when the payor is involuntarily terminated from employment Same as Uni. A 3333 Last Act: 01/27/09 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
S1178	PERKINS -- Increases penalties for certain crimes against persons under 16 years of age Same as Uni. A 3334 Last Act: 01/27/09 REFERRED TO CODES
S1188	PARKER -- Increase the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification database Same as Uni. A 3477 Last Act: 01/27/09 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
S1198	ROBACH -- Creates the felonies of aggravated vehicular assault and vehicular murder No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 REFERRED TO CODES
S1201	ROBACH -- Expands the crime of robbery in the first and second degrees to include attempts made with a device appearing to be a bomb, destructive device or explosive No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 REFERRED TO CODES
S1208	THOMPSON -- Makes the act of menacing with a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or firearm the class E felony of menacing in the first degree Same as A 900 Last Act: 01/27/09 REFERRED TO CODES
S1212	THOMPSON -- Imposes longer sentences of imprisonment upon persons convicted of a sex offense, who have a prior conviction of a sex offense committed against a child No Same as Last Act: 01/27/09 REFERRED TO CODES

Last Action Date: 01/28/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A3662	Aubry (MS) -- Establishes sex offender residency restrictions No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to correction
A3664	Aubry (MS) -- Relates to certificates of relief from disabilities and certificates of good conduct No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to correction
A3667	Aubry (MS) -- Establishes certain persons who have previously provided a DNA sample shall not be required to pay a DNA databank fee for his or her conviction for certain offenses No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3668	Schimel (MS) -- Requires semiautomatic pistols manufactured or delivered to any licensed dealer in this state to be capable of microstamping ammunition No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3672	Koon (MS) -- Bars sex offenders from community service and temporary release programs No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to correction
A3674	Koon (MS) -- Makes provisions with respect to sexual assault against a child by a person in a position of trust No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3675	Koon -- Provides for increase in penalty for threat with what appears to be a bomb No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3676	Koon (MS) -- Reforms youthful offender laws so that a person who commits a violent offense within 5 years of a youthful offender adjudication is treated as a repeat felon No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3677	Lentol -- Makes loitering on school grounds a class B misdemeanor No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3679	Lentol (MS) -- Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess firearm if carrying while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Same as S 132 Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3682	Lentol -- Creates the crime of gang sexual assault in the first and second degrees No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3683	Lentol (MS) -- Makes possession of disguised knife class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3684	Weprin -- Establishes the crimes of possession of an unauthorized recording in the first and second degree No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3755	Robinson (MS) -- Creates a temporary state commission to study sexual misconduct in state correctional facilities; repealer Same as Uni. S 1340 Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to correction
A3761	Lentol -- Creates the crime of manufacturing a controlled substance in the presence of a child No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3762	Zebrowski (MS) -- Relates to the transportation and possession of a slot machine under certain circumstances No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3766	Aubry -- Provides inmates the opportunity to obtain a general equivalency diploma No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to correction
A3769	Aubry (MS) -- Establishes defendants and inmates shall be entitled to receive a copy of their criminal records at certain times No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to correction
A3778	Lentol -- Provides that certain conduct shall not constitute abandonment of a child or endangering the welfare of a child; repealer No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3782	Schimminger (MS) -- Provides for juvenile offender status for persons fourteen or fifteen years of age committing the crime of criminal possession of a dangerous weapon in the first degree No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3785	Magnarelli (MS) -- Provides for a child victim fee imposed on conviction for certain crimes and forfeiture of instrumentalities of such crimes and uses moneys to supplement a fund No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3789	Schimminger (MS) -- Creates the crime of facilitating a sex offense through electronic communication No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3803	Galef (MS) -- Creates a criminal offense for the violation of a support order in certain situations No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to judiciary
A3805	Brennan (MS) -- Establishes guidelines for determining the responsibility of a bidder or subcontractor No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to governmental operations
A3810	Gabryszak (MS) -- Provides for mandatory testing of breath, blood or urine in the event of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or injury No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to transportation
A3811	Lentol (MS) -- Creates new crime of offering an unlawful gratuity to a juror, a class A misdemeanor, to prohibit a party from conferring or offering to confer payment on juror No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3813	Aubry (MS) -- Relates to the release on medical parole of certain inmates No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to correction
A3822	Cymbrowitz (MS) -- Relates to damage to a motor vehicle as criminal mischief No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3830	Lentol -- Revives causes of action for the sexual assault of an infant which have been barred by the statute of limitations No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3842	Raia (MS) -- Provides for reimbursement to defendant when defense of justification is successful No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3856	Clark -- Prohibits possession of certain condoms as evidence Same as S 1289 Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3870	Raia (MS) -- Confers peace officer status on bay constables No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3875	Walker (MS) -- Permits denial of bail or release in certain cases involving dangerous crimes or to protect jurors, witnesses or evidence; repealer No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3878	Aubry -- Provides that all employees of department of correctional services has duty to report any sexual conduct between an employee and an inmate No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to correction
A3894	Lentol (MS) -- Provides that a person is guilty of vehicular homicide when such person causes the death of another person by operation of a motor vehicle No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to transportation
A3897	Mayersohn -- Permits access by a victim to the proceedings of a juvenile offender No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3898	Raia (MS) -- Provides for denial of recognizance or bail in certain cases No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to codes
A3900	Walker (MS) -- Relates to liability of owners of illegal rentals if a resident or certain other person is injured or dies related to such owner's negligent maintenance No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 referred to judiciary
S1227	THOMPSON -- Relates to the penalty for violating certain provisions requiring a stop at a railroad crossing No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
S1247	THOMPSON -- Establishes that the promotion of prostitution of a child less than eighteen years old by a parent or guardian a Class B felony No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO CODES
S1253	SALAND -- Prohibits bullying on school property and enacts the anti-bullying act No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO EDUCATION
S1270	MONTGOMERY -- Authorizes a sentence of conditional discharge pending completion of a substance abuse treatment program for first and second time drug possessors Same as A 1677 Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
S1289	MONTGOMERY -- Prohibits possession of certain condoms as evidence Same as A 3856 Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO CODES
S1300	JOHNSON C -- Provides residency requirements for sex offenders No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
S1309	KRUGER -- Makes inmates convicted of bail jumping ineligible for participation in temporary work release programs No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
S1313	KRUGER -- Requires entities which make political contributions of more than $2,000 per annum to file statement No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
S1335	SKELOS -- Establishes the class E felony of unlawful procurement of clients, patients or customers No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO CODES
S1338	SKELOS -- Provides for transfer of guardianship and custody of infants abandoned pursuant to the abandoned infant protection act No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
S1339	SKELOS -- Provides that a lender may receive not more than 20% of the future appreciation of property secured by a reverse mortgage granted to a person 60 years old or older No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO AGING
S1340	MONTGOMERY -- Creates a temporary state commission to study sexual misconduct in state correctional facilities; repealer Same as Uni. A 3755 Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO FINANCE
S1347	DUANE -- Makes various provisions relating to rent-to-own sales practices and disclosure requirements for rental-purchase agreements No Same as Last Act: 01/28/09 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: 01/29/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A3906	Cymbrowitz (MS) -- Provides residency requirements for sex offenders No Same as Last Act: 01/29/09 referred to codes
A3915	Koon (MS) -- Relates to adding certain sexual offenses against children to the definition of designated felony acts No Same as Last Act: 01/29/09 referred to codes
A3921	Mayersohn (MS) -- Defines felony of aggravated rape when a defendant, knowing he or she is a carrier of HIV, engages in certain sexual intercourse acts No Same as Last Act: 01/29/09 referred to codes
A3924	Mayersohn (MS) -- Increases penalties for the offense of making graffiti No Same as Last Act: 01/29/09 referred to codes
A3929	Raia (MS) -- Increases the penalties for violations relating to the licensing of drivers No Same as Last Act: 01/29/09 referred to transportation
A3936	Raia (MS) -- Creates the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree No Same as Last Act: 01/29/09 referred to codes
A3938	Raia (MS) -- Justifies the use of physical force on grounds surrounding a dwelling No Same as Last Act: 01/29/09 referred to codes
A3939	Raia -- Grants peace officer status to uniformed court officers employed by the village of Northport village justice court No Same as Last Act: 01/29/09 referred to codes
A3963	Crouch (MS) -- Creates the crime of agri-bioterrorism No Same as Last Act: 01/29/09 referred to codes

Last Action Date: 01/30/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A1093	Paulin (MS) -- Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun sales to criminals No Same as Last Act: 01/30/09 reference changed to codes

Full post as published by New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library on February 02, 2009 (boomark / email).