New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 571
Establishes the bystander protection act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Mary Beth Walsh (Republican)
Cosponsors (6)
- Angelo J. Morinello (Republican)
- Karl Brabenec (Republican)
- Chris Tague (Republican)
- Stephen Hawley (Republican)
- Jeff Gallahan (Republican/Conservative)
- Nader Sayegh (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Establishes the bystander protection act which increases the punishment for an offense when a member of the public is harmed, but the intended target is a public official.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO CODES - Jan 8, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO CODES