A03951Introduced in the Assembly
Enacts the New York state antisemitism vandalism act which establishes the crime of vandalism of pro-Israel print, which provides a class A misdemeanor for any individual who intentionally destroys, damages, removes, or causes to be destroyed, damaged or removed any banner, poster, flyer or billboard which is located in a public space, where the intent or purpose of such banner, poster, flyer or billboard is to bring awareness for Israeli individuals who have been victims of a crime, or to positively support the country or citizens of Israel in any way.
Introduced by Daniel Norber, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enacts the New York state antisemitism vandalism act which establishes the crime of vandalism of pro-Israel print, which provides a class A misdemeanor for any individual who intentionally destroys, damages, removes, or causes to be destroyed, damaged or removed any banner, poster, flyer or billboard which is located in a public space, where the intent or purpose of such banner, poster, flyer or billboard is to bring awareness for Israeli individuals who have been victims of a crime, or to positively support the country or citizens of Israel in any way.
Where it stands
referred to codes
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Codes Committee: Held for Consideration · May 13, 2025
16
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
22 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| John Mikulin | 17 | No |
| David Weprin | 24 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Yes |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
| Catalina Cruz | 39 | Yes |
| Brian Cunningham | 43 | Yes |
| Latrice Walker | 55 | Yes |
| Michael Reilly | 62 | No |
Bill history
referred to codes
held for consideration in codes
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