New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8476: Increases criminal penalties for aggravated harassment of an elected official and criminal trespass of an elected official's residence
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8476 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on August 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases criminal penalties for aggravated harassment of an elected official and criminal trespass of an elected official's residence. Primary sponsor: Alexis Weik (Republican/Conservative). It lists 2 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 criminal penalties for aggravated harassment of an elected official and criminal trespass of an elected official's residence; provides that aggravated harassment of an elected official shall be a class E felony and criminal trespass of an elected official's residence shall be included in criminal trespass in the first degree and shall be a class D felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Weik | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
“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 RULES