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NY S07176
NY S07176Relates to the crime of official misconduct for sexual harassment for members of the New York state legislature; makes it a class A misdemeanor.
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Introduced
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
In Committee
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to the crime of official misconduct for sexual harassment by a member of the state legislature The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Penal Law to establish the crime of "Official Misconduct for Sexual Harassment" for members of the New York State Legislature. The bill defines "sexual harassment" as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that interferes with an employee's work performance or creates a hostile work environment. This new crime is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/03/2018)
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