New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5224: Designates certain offenses against law enforcement officers as hate crimes

Did not advance Last action April 21, 2026: HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES

Plain-language summary

A 5224 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Designates certain offenses against law enforcement officers as hate crimes. Primary sponsor: Joe DeStefano (Republican/Conservative). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe DeStefano (Republican/Conservative). 18 co-sponsors.