New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9071 — Establishes the crime of interference with constitutional rights by public officials

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Establishes the crime of interference with constitutional rights by public officials when, acting under color of law, such public official by force or threat of force, or by intimidation or coercion, recklessly engages in conduct which injures, intimidates, interferes with, or attempts to injure, intimidate, or interfere with another person in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured by the constitution or laws of the United States; or the constitution or laws of the state of New York; provides such offense is a class A misdemeanor which elevates if bodily injury occurs.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9071 do?
Establishes the crime of interference with constitutional rights by public officials when, acting under color of law, such public official by force or threat of force, or by intimidation or coercion, recklessly engages in conduct which injures, intimidates, interferes with, or attempts to injure, intimidate, or interfere with another person in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured by the constitution or laws of the United States; or the constitution or laws of the state of New York; provides such offense is a class A misdemeanor which elevates if bodily injury occurs.
Who sponsors S9071?
S9071 is sponsored by Cordell Cleare.
What is the current status of S9071?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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