A02570Introduced in the Assembly
Provides that a person is guilty of criminal impersonation in the second degree when a person pretends to be a servicemember or former servicemember, or a first responder, or as having received a decoration or medal; establishes a stolen valor fee.
Introduced by Jeffrey Dinowitz, District 81
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that a person is guilty of criminal impersonation in the second degree when a person pretends to be a servicemember or former servicemember, or a first responder, or as having received a decoration or medal; establishes a stolen valor fee.
Where it stands
referred to ways and means
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · February 4, 2025
20
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
22 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| John Mikulin | 17 | Yes |
| David Weprin | 24 | Absent |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Absent |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Yes |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
| Catalina Cruz | 39 | Yes |
| Brian Cunningham | 43 | Yes |
| Latrice Walker | 55 | Yes |
| Michael Reilly | 62 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to codes
reported referred to ways and means
referred to ways and means
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