New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 1473
Relates to the justified use of physical force
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- George Borrello (Republican/Conservative)
Cosponsors (7)
- Pamela Helming (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
- Peter Oberacker (Republican/Conservative)
- Thomas F. O'Mara (Republican/Conservative)
- Robert Ortt (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
- Anthony H. Palumbo (Republican)
- Steve Rhoads (Republican/Conservative)
- Dan Stec (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CODES - Jan 10, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO CODES