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New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending June 21, 2009 - Penal Law

By David Badertscher, PLL

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Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System, Search run June 21, 2009.

PENAL LAW:

To retrieve the text of any of the New York bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi

Bill No.

A2006

Weinstein -- Expands definition of "property of another", for purposes of criminal mischief, to include any property another person has an interest in
Same as S 4306

Chapter

Signed Date

Effective Date

05/29/2009

Last Act: 05/29/09 signed chap.45

Last Action Date: 06/01/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
S3655	BRESLIN -- Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements; repealer No Same as Last Act: 06/01/09 REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES

Last Action Date: 06/15/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A998B	Paulin (MS) -- Increases the penalty for multiple convictions of torturing or failing to provide sustenance to a companion animal Same as S 4963-A Last Act: 06/15/09 amend (t) and recommit to codes 06/15/09 print number 998b
A5080	Lentol (MS) -- Provides that a person is guilty of aggravated murder when such person causes the death of a child and acted in an especially cruel and wanton manner No Same as Last Act: 06/15/09 reported referred to rules
A7917B	Kavanagh -- Relates to the requirement of exercising due care in the operation of a motor vehicle to avoid colliding with any bicyclist, pedestrian or domestic animal No Same as Last Act: 06/15/09 amend (t) and recommit to transportation 06/15/09 print number 7917b
A7957A	Lentol -- Relates to peace officer training; repealer No Same as Last Act: 06/15/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A8082	Scarborough (MS) -- Relates to sexually exploited children Same as S 5270 Last Act: 06/15/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A8396	Gottfried (MS) -- Relates to hypodermic syringes and the lawful possession of such syringes Same as S 5620 Last Act: 06/15/09 ordered to third reading rules cal.253
A8645A	Paulin (MS) -- Relates to alcohol awareness training programs No Same as Last Act: 06/15/09 reported referred to rules
A8781	Paulin (MS) -- Relates to the crimes of aggravated sexual conduct and aggravated sexual abuse No Same as Last Act: 06/15/09 reported referred to rules
S767A	JOHNSON C -- Authorizes licensed authorized organizations to conduct certain poker tournaments as licensed games of chance fundraisers No Same as Last Act: 06/15/09 AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE 06/15/09 PRINT NUMBER 767A
S5865	HASSELL-THOMPSON -- Definition of dangerous contraband to include telecommunications and electronic recording devices No Same as Last Act: 06/15/09 REFERRED TO RULES

Last Action Date: 06/16/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A856A	Thiele -- Designates certain William Floyd school district security officers as peace officers Same as Uni. S 375-A Last Act: 06/16/09 starred on calendar
A3664A	Aubry (MS) -- Relates to certificates of relief from disabilities and certificates of good conduct Same as S 4366-A Last Act: 06/16/09 COMMITTED TO RULES
A7968A	Rivera N -- Provides that calls to hotlines operated by the office of children and family services are confidential Same as S 3882-A Last Act: 06/16/09 reported referred to codes
A8532A	Benedetto -- Requires any community service sentence imposed for an offense involving graffiti to include graffiti removal as a portion of required service Same as S 1880-A Last Act: 06/16/09 amend and recommit to codes 06/16/09 print number 8532a
A8924	Hoyt -- Establishes the crime of aggravated interference with health care services in the first and second degrees No Same as Last Act: 06/16/09 referred to codes
S1664	KRUEGER -- Creates a duty to reinspect and abate hazardous activities in violation of the New York city building code and zoning ordinance Same as A 4555 Last Act: 06/16/09 returned to senate

Last Action Date: 06/17/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A3949	Kellner (MS) -- Creates real property tax abatement for certain commercial properties located within the Second Avenue subway project Same as Uni. S 1393 Last Act: 06/17/09 reported referred to ways and means
A7183B	Englebright (MS) -- Prohibits the possession of concealed firearms in any park, campground or other recreation area Same as S 4753-A Last Act: 06/17/09 reported referred to rules
A7846B	Millman (MS) -- Removes special powers granted to the society for the prevention of cruelty to children; repealer Same as S 4865-B Last Act: 06/17/09 amend and recommit to codes 06/17/09 print number 7846b
A8793	Lentol (MS) -- Establishes the public defense act of 2009; repealer Same as S 6002 Last Act: 06/17/09 reported referred to ways and means
A8979	Alessi -- Elevates assault of a utility worker in the second degree to a class D felony Same as S 196 Last Act: 06/17/09 referred to codes
A8988	Peoples -- Relates to removing the statute of limitations for sexual offenses Same as S 1848-A Last Act: 06/17/09 referred to codes

Last Action Date: 06/18/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A1069	Destito (MS) -- Exempts manufacturers of firearm silencers from being charged under certain sections of the penal law in certain situations Same as S 2721 Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A3514A	Gianaris (MS) -- Provides for furnishing transcript of trial of a defendant convicted of a homicide offense to a family member of the victim at no cost to the family member No Same as Last Act: 06/18/09 reported referred to ways and means
A3755A	Robinson (MS) -- Creates a temporary state commission to study sexual misconduct in state correctional facilities; repealer Same as Uni. S 1340-A Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A3762	Zebrowski (MS) -- Relates to the transportation and possession of a slot machine under certain circumstances Same as S 3475 Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A3926C	Pheffer (MS) -- Requires debt collection agencies to be licensed by the state No Same as Last Act: 06/18/09 ordered to third reading rules cal.488
A4632A	Thiele -- Relates to granting peace officer status to uniformed members of the fire marshall's office in the village of Southampton Same as Uni. S 1718-A Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A4633A	Thiele -- Designates employees of the village court of the village of Westhampton Beach serving as uniformed court officers as peace officers Same as Uni. S 1719-A Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A5311A	Sayward -- Designates the village of Lake George seasonal constables as peace officers Same as Uni. S 2146-A Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A5709A	Conte (MS) -- Designates uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office of the town of Huntington as peace officers Same as Uni. S 2407-A Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A7016	Eddington -- Authorizes a court to order the confidentiality of election registration records of a victim of domestic violence Same as S 5945 Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A7670	Gottfried (MS) -- Relates to motions to vacate judgment against victims of sex trafficking for certain prostitution offenses Same as S 4429 Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A7868	O'Mara -- Designates animal control officers employed by the county of Schuyler as peace officers Same as Uni. S 5302 Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A8333A	Boyle -- Grants uniform members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip peace officer status No Same as Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A8421	Weinstein (MS) -- Makes certain technical amendments with respect to merit time Same as S 5740 Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A8827	Scarborough -- Relates to the enforcement of child day care safety and standards; repealer Same as S 3895-A Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A8867	Farrell (MS) -- Brings certain New York city tax laws into closer conformity with New York state tax laws; repealers Same as S 5898 Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
A9006	Morelle -- Relates to offenses relating to possession or sale of fireworks and ammunition Same as Uni. S 5932 Last Act: 06/18/09 referred to codes
S3882A	MONTGOMERY -- Provides that calls to hotlines operated by the office of children and family services are confidential Same as A 7968-A Last Act: 06/18/09 AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CODES 06/18/09 PRINT NUMBER 3882A
S3895A	MONTGOMERY -- Relates to the enforcement of child day care safety and standards; repealer Same as A 8827 Last Act: 06/18/09 AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 06/18/09 PRINT NUMBER 3895A
S4865B	MONTGOMERY -- Removes special powers granted to the society for the prevention of cruelty to children; repealer Same as A 7846-B Last Act: 06/18/09 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES 06/18/09 PRINT NUMBER 4865B
S4963A	OPPENHEIMER -- Increases the penalty for multiple convictions of torturing or failing to provide sustenance to a companion animal Same as A 998-B Last Act: 06/18/09 AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE 06/18/09 PRINT NUMBER 4963A
S5893	HASSELL-THOMPSON -- Extends the statute of limitations in criminal and civil actions for certain sex offenses committed against a child less than eighteen years of age Same as A 2596-B Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S5894	HASSELL-THOMPSON -- Relates to the collection of DNA samples from designated offenders and the release of certain criminal records No Same as Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S5898	KRUEGER -- Brings certain New York city tax laws into closer conformity with New York state tax laws; repealers Same as A 8867 Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S5913	OPPENHEIMER -- Includes certain employees of the town or village of Harrison as peace officers Same as A 8427 Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S5917	SCHNEIDERMAN -- Relates to licensing of gun dealer employees, recertification of gun licensees and reporting of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence No Same as Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S5932	STACHOWSKI -- Relates to offenses relating to possession or sale of fireworks and ammunition Same as Uni. A 9006 Last Act: 06/18/09 REFERRED TO RULES

Last Action Date: 06/19/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A8281B	Robinson -- Requires the prosecution of juveniles, who are under the age of eighteen and who commit family offenses against his or her parent or legal guardian, under article VII of the family court act No Same as Last Act: 06/19/09 amend (t) and recommit to codes 06/19/09 print number 8281b
A8917A	Weinstein (MS) -- Relates to home mortgage loans, the crime of mortgage fraud and the filing of transfers and assignments of mortgages Same as S 5931-A Last Act: 06/19/09 amend and recommit to rules 8917a
A9016	Gottfried (MS) -- Legalizes the possession, manufacture, use, delivery, transfer, transport or administration of marihuana by a certified patient or designated caregiver No Same as Last Act: 06/19/09 referred to health
A9017	Weinstein (MS) -- Enacts provisions relating to domestic violence; requiring attorneys for children to receive training or education in domestic violence Same as S 5031-A Last Act: 06/19/09 referred to judiciary
A9018	John (MS) -- Relates to domestic violence Same as S 6000 Last Act: 06/19/09 referred to governmental operations
A9020	Destito (MS) -- Relates to preventing discrimination against victims of domestic violence from housing discrimination Same as S 5999 Last Act: 06/19/09 referred to governmental operations
S5031A	HASSELL-THOMPSON -- Enacts provisions relating to domestic violence; requiring attorneys for children to receive training or education in domestic violence Same as A 9017 Last Act: 06/19/09 AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 06/19/09 PRINT NUMBER 5031A
S5931A	KLEIN -- Relates to home mortgage loans, the crime of mortgage fraud and the filing of transfers and assignments of mortgages Same as A 8917-A Last Act: 06/19/09 AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO RULES 06/19/09 PRINT NUMBER 5931A
S5945	FOLEY -- Authorizes a court to order the confidentiality of election registration records of a victim of domestic violence Same as A 7016 Last Act: 06/19/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S5962	SCHNEIDERMAN -- Relates to firearms; repealer No Same as Last Act: 06/19/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S5974	MONTGOMERY -- Relates to filing and investigation of reports alleging educational neglect No Same as Last Act: 06/19/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S5999	HASSELL-THOMPSON -- Relates to preventing discrimination against victims of domestic violence from housing discrimination Same as A 9020 Last Act: 06/19/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S6000	HASSELL-THOMPSON -- Relates to domestic violence Same as A 9018 Last Act: 06/19/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S6002	SCHNEIDERMAN -- Establishes the public defense act of 2009; repealer Same as A 8793 Last Act: 06/19/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S6012	ADDABBO -- Relates to unlawful contributions to candidates and political committees No Same as Last Act: 06/19/09 REFERRED TO RULES
S6013	SCHNEIDERMAN -- Relates to licensure of private proprietary schools; and provides for the repeal of certain provisions of the education law upon expiration thereof No Same as Last Act: 06/19/09 REFERRED TO RULES

Last Action Date: 06/20/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
A7131A	Morelle (MS) -- Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements; repealer Same as S 3655-A Last Act: 06/20/09 amend and recommit to codes 06/20/09 print number 7131a

Last Action Date: 06/21/09(Results Count = )
Bill No.
S6035	PERKINS -- Provides for the lawful sale of scrap copper and other metals by junk dealers No Same as Last Act: 06/21/09 REFERRED TO RULES

Full post as published by New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library on June 22, 2009 (boomark / email).