S6547 (2025-26 session)

NY State bill

Relates to the "Heather D. Heyer act" which increases penalties where a vehicle is used as a weapon in a hate crime and makes it illegal to travel upon a roadway in a vehicle within 1000 feet of a protest.

Title
Relates to the use of a vehicle as a weapon
Type
New York State Senate bill
Session
2025-26 session
Status
In Senate Committee
Latest action date
2026-01-07
In committee
Transportation
Introduced
2025-03-17
Law section
Vehicle and Traffic Law

Sponsors

Heard in committee

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