New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 2159: Increases the classification of misdemeanor hate crime offenses to a felony

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

Plain-language summary

A 2159 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases the classification of misdemeanor hate crime offenses to a felony. Primary sponsor: Simcha Eichenstein (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Simcha Eichenstein (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.