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A 3206

Establishes domestic violence crimes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Berger and 4 co-sponsors

Establishes domestic violence crimes in state law, codifying offenses and protections to guide charging, prosecution, and victims' safety.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · A 3206

Bill Summary: A 3206 – Establishes Domestic Violence Crimes

Overview

Bill A 3206 is a New York Assembly measure introduced on January 23, 2025, with the title “Establishes domestic violence crimes.” The bill is currently categorized as referred to Codes. The official record lists the bill as introduced and subsequently referred to the Codes Committee. The record also shows duplicate entries for the same referral date.

Purpose and Intent

  • Based on the title, the bill aims to establish or codify domestic violence-related crimes within the state statute.
  • The intended effect is generally to provide a statutory framework for prosecuting acts of domestic violence, clarify definitions, and support enforcement and protection for victims.
  • Specific goals, definitions, and penalties are not provided in the information available here.

Key Provisions (Available Details)

  • Specific provisions, definitions, offenses, penalties, and procedural rules are not included in the provided summary.
  • As drafted, the bill would be expected to create or formalize crimes related to domestic violence and align related protections and enforcement mechanisms under state law. The exact scope (e.g., definitions of offenses, degrees, mandatory minimums or maximums, victim protections, reporting requirements, and interaction with existing DV laws) is not stated in the available materials.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Potentially Affected: defendants charged under domestic violence provisions, victims seeking protection, law enforcement, prosecutors, and the judiciary.
  • The impact would likely involve how domestic violence offenses are charged, prosecuted, and adjudicated, along with any enhancements, penalties, or remedies (e.g., protective orders) that accompany new or clarified offenses.
  • Without the full text, the precise scope and practical effects on procedures and enforcement remain unclear.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025.
  • Status: REFERRED TO CODES. This indicates the bill has been assigned to the Codes Committee for review and potential consideration, a standard step in the legislative process for criminal-law measures.
  • Version notes show two identical “2025-01-23: REFERRED TO CODES” actions, suggesting a duplication in the record rather than two distinct actions.

Sponsors

  • Jen Lunsford (primary)
  • Judy Griffin (cosponsor)
  • Andrew Hevesi (cosponsor)
  • Sam Berger (cosponsor)
  • Maritza Davila (cosponsor)

Related Bills

  • A 3839, A 5347, A 2065, A 6019, A 5504, A 3124, A 1453, A 23 (prior-session)
  • S 9935 (prior-session)
  • A 8901 (prior-session)
  • S 1159 (companion)
  • These related bills indicate ongoing or historical interest in domestic violence-related legislation and potential companion or predecessor measures.

Notes for Readers

  • The current summary is limited to the information provided: bill number, title, sponsor information, status, and related bills. For a complete understanding, the full bill text and any fiscal notes, committee reports, and amendments would be necessary.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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