Bill
S 8302
Enacts a framework to prevent damage to critical infrastructure, defining key assets, prohibiting tampering, boosting penalties, guiding protections and coordination.
Overview
- Bill Number: S 8302
- Title: Enacts the "Prevention of Damage to Critical Infrastructure Act of 2025"
- Status: PRINT NUMBER 8302A
- Primary Sponsor: Leroy Comrie
- Companion: A 8675 (Assembly)
What the bill would do (based on the title and typical structure of infrastructure-protection statutes)
- The bill is described as enacting a new framework to prevent damage to critical infrastructure. The exact statutory text is not included in the material provided, so the specific provisions, definitions, and penalties are not listed here.
- In general, a bill of this type would typically address elements such as:
- Definitions of “critical infrastructure” and related terms.
- Prohibited acts (e.g., damage, tampering, interference) affecting critical infrastructure.
- Criminal or civil penalties for wrongdoing.
- Roles and responsibilities for enforcement and public agencies (police, prosecutors, regulatory bodies).
- Coordination among state agencies and infrastructure operators (utilities, transportation, communications, etc.).
- Reporting, prevention, and protective measures (security standards, risk assessment, incident response).
- Possible exemptions or special circumstances (e.g., lawful activities, emergency responses).
Who would be affected
- Infrastructure owners and operators (utilities, transportation networks, communications facilities, and other critical systems) would likely be directly impacted through any new compliance, reporting, or protection requirements.
- Law enforcement, prosecutors, and state agencies responsible for public safety and infrastructure protection.
- The general public, insofar as the bill aims to reduce risk, enhance resilience, and reduce downtime or disruption caused by attacks or damage.
- Potentially contractors, vendors, and service providers involved in security and protection measures for critical infrastructure.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Introduced: May 30, 2025.
- Legislative actions recorded:
- 2025-05-30: Referred to Codes.
- 2025-06-10: Amend and Recommit to Codes (noted twice in the provided actions) and Print Number 8302A.
- Sponsorship and process:
- Primary sponsor: Leroy Comrie.
- Related bill: A 8675 (companion in the Assembly).
- The presence of multiple “Amend and Recommit to Codes” actions and the printing of 8302A indicate formal committee consideration and a revised printed version, common in the legislative refinement process.
Notes on the bill text
- The actual text of S 8302A is not readable in the provided excerpt (PDF-like data is present but not legible here). Therefore, this summary cannot list specific section numbers, exact definitions, or the detailed provisions and penalties. For a precise, line-by-line understanding, the official bill text should be consulted in the state Legislature’s database or the printed version (8302A).
How to review the full bill
- To obtain the exact provisions, language, and penalties, refer to:
- The official New York State Senate site for S 8302A (Print Number 8302A).
- The companion Assembly bill A 8675.
- The latest committee reports and floor calendars for Codes committee actions.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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