New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 571: Establishes the bystander protection act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 571 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the bystander protection act. Primary sponsor: Mary Beth Walsh (Republican). 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.
Establishes the bystander protection act which increases the punishment for an offense when a member of the public is harmed, but the intended target is a public official.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Beth Walsh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Jeff Gallahan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 131 |
| Steve Hawley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Angelo Morinello | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Chris Tague | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
“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