New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 1159: Designates offenses against law enforcement officers as hate crimes and makes graffiti a hate crime

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

A 1159 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Designates offenses against law enforcement officers as hate crimes and makes graffiti a hate crime. Primary sponsor: Ed Ra (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ed Ra (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.