New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5628: Increases the fine on certain individuals who commit the crime of criminal contempt in the first degree
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5628 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases the fine on certain individuals who commit the crime of criminal contempt in the first degree. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 6 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.
Increases the fine on individuals who commit the crime of criminal contempt in the first degree to up to $150,000 if such crime was wilfully committed persistently and/or egregiously as determined by the court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Jodi Giglio | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 2 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
“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