New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9974: Establishes the crime of interference with emergency first responders; safety buffer zone
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9974 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the crime of interference with emergency first responders; safety buffer zone. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 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 crime of interference with emergency first responders; creates a fifteen foot buffer zone around emergency first responders engaged in the performance of their official duties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| Monica Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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