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S 7242

Relates to the imposition of securing orders for certain crimes committed by individuals without permanent residency status

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Lanza

Imposes securing orders for certain crimes by non-permanent residents, impacting victims, courts, and law enforcement; definitions and protections await the bill text.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · S 7242

Summary of S 7242

Overview

S 7242 is a bill introduced in the New York State Legislature on April 7, 2025. The primary sponsor is Andrew J. Lanza. The bill’s title indicates it relates to the imposition of securing orders for certain crimes committed by individuals without permanent residency status. The measure is currently referred to the Codes Committee.

Purpose (Based on Title)

  • The bill appears to authorize or require the imposition of “securing orders” in connection with certain crimes committed by individuals who do not have permanent residency status. The exact nature, scope, and mechanics of these orders are not provided in the summary you supplied.

Note: The available information does not include the full text of the bill, so the precise definitions, eligible crimes, procedures, duration, and enforcement details are not known here. The following sections describe what is typically targeted by this type of measure and what to look for in the official text.

Key Provisions (Not specified in provided text)

Because the full bill language is not included, the specific provisions cannot be confirmed. When reviewing the bill, readers should look for:
- Definitions (who qualifies as “individuals without permanent residency status” for purposes of the bill)
- Criteria for the crimes covered and how “certain crimes” is defined
- The nature of the “securing orders” (e.g., protective orders, protective or security-related orders, or another form of court-directed measure)
- Issuing authority and criteria for issuance
- Duration, renewal, and modification of orders
- Rights of the subject and due process protections
- Enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations
- Interaction with immigration, criminal, and civil remedy systems
- Remedies for victims or affected parties

Affected Parties and Potential Impacts

  • Individuals without permanent residency status who commit covered offenses
  • Victims or potential victims associated with those crimes (if the orders are protective in nature)
  • Law enforcement and courts responsible for issuing, enforcing, and enforcing sanctions related to the orders
  • Advocates and service providers for immigrant communities (depending on the scope and protections in the bill)

Potential impacts may include:
- Expanded use of court-imposed orders in cases involving non-permanent residents
- Greater legal protections or risks for affected individuals, depending on the order’s design
- Administrative and resource implications for the judiciary and enforcement agencies

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 7, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Codes (the committee responsible for the bill)
  • Legislative Actions logged:
    • 2025-04-07: REFERRED TO CODES
    • 2025-04-07: REFERRED TO CODES (duplicate entry)

Related Bills

  • S 8681 (prior-session) — related legislation
  • A 3844 (companion) — designated as a companion bill
  • A 3844 (companion) — listed again in the related-bills section

Sponsor

  • Andrew J. Lanza (primary)

Next Steps for Readers

  • Obtain and review the full text of S 7242 to understand precise definitions, procedures, and protections.
  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments in the Codes Committee for any changes.
  • Compare with related bills (S 8681, A 3844) to understand alternative or companion approaches.

If you’d like, I can help track updates or pull the official text and summarize the enacted provisions once the bill’s language is available.

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

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