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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Designates offenses against law enforcement officers as hate crimes; designates making graffiti as a specified offense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3 · Republican/Conservative 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Ra | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Michael Durso | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian | House | 9 |
| Jarett Gandolfo | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 7 |
| Phil Palmesano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 132 |
| Matt Slater | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 94 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES