New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2570: Relates to the criminal impersonation in the second degree and establishing a stolen valor fee
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 2570 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the criminal impersonation in the second degree and establishing a stolen valor fee. Primary sponsor: Jeffrey Dinowitz (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a person is guilty of criminal impersonation in the second degree when a person pretends to be a servicemember or former servicemember, or a first responder, or as having received a decoration or medal; establishes a stolen valor fee.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| George Alvarez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Michael Benedetto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Crystal Peoples-Stokes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Jon Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Carrie Woerner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
“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 WAYS AND MEANS
- REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERRED TO CODES