Abolishes citizens arrests; repealer
This bill eliminates New York State's legal allowance for ordinary citizens to make arrests without police involvement. It specifically repeals sections of the criminal procedure law and penal law that previously permitted private individuals to use physical force (including deadly force in limited cases) to arrest people suspected of committing certain felonies like robbery or murder. The change directly affects citizens who might have attempted to detain someone for a crime, removing their legal authority to do so. It does not impact police arrest powers but restricts this practice to law enforcement only. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CODES
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May 28, 2025
Committee
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Jan 9, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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