John L. Sampson's Legislation

S252-2013: Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon; repealer sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CODES | Search
Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; increases certain penalties. Read more...

S253-2013: Provides tax abatement related to the removal of lead paint sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: LOCAL GOVERNMENT | Search
Provides tax abatement related to the removal of lead paint; defines terms. Read more...

S254-2013: Requires the mortgage bill of rights pamphlet on residential mortgages sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: BANKS | Search
Requires the mortgage bill of rights pamphlet on residential mortgages shall be in 8 most popularly spoken languages in the state. Read more...

S255-2013: Relates to violations of orders of protection in family offense cases sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: JUDICIARY | Search
Provides additional remedies for violations of orders of protection and probation in family offense cases including revocation of a license to possess firearms, mandatory counseling and probation. Read more...

S517-2013: Establishes guidelines for filing criminal complaints against students who commit crimes against other students on school grounds sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: EDUCATION | Search
Establishes guidelines for filing criminal complaints against students who commit crimes against other students on schools grounds. Read more...

S518-2013: Increases the penalties for identity theft crimes sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CODES | Search
Increases the penalties for identity theft crimes. Read more...

S519-2013: Eliminates defense for patronizing a prostitute in the first degree sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CODES | Search
Eliminates defense for patronizing a prostitute in the first degree. Read more...

S520-2013: Directs the division of criminal justice services to study and report on laws, rules and regulations relating to air guns sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CODES | Search
Directs the division of criminal justice services to study, review and report, to the governor and the legislature, on the laws, rules and regulation and policies relating to air rifles, air pistols and other non-powder guns; directs such division to make recommendations to ensure that the public interest is served. Read more...

S521-2013: Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran" sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS | Search
Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran". Read more...

S522-2013: Authorizes the environmental control board to adjudicate disputes between adjoining real property owners over the blocking of a driveway in the city of New York sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CITIES | Search
Authorizes the environmental control board to adjudicate disputes between adjoining real property owners over the blocking of a driveway, the ownership or use of which is shared by such adjoining owners in the city of New York; further appoints another hearing officer to the board who shall be an attorney; defines the term "blocking". Read more...

S523-2013: Relates to the failure of auction and requirements for sale of real estate owned property sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Search
Relates to the failure of auction and requirements for sale of real estate owned property; defines terms; describes requirements for sale and penalties. Read more...

S524-2013: Establishes the controlled substance treatment, prevention and enforcement fund; permits contribution to such fund on income tax return sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS | Search
Establishes the controlled substance treatment, prevention and enforcement fund; permits a taxpayer to contribute to such fund by indicating any whole dollar amount on his or her personal income tax return; provides that moneys of such fund shall be used to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services and for the enforcement of laws relating to unlawful use, possession, sale, manufacture, dispensing or distribution of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia. Read more...

S525-2013: Provides a tax credit for qualified expenses relating to the purchase of a new bicycle sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS | Search
Provides a tax credit for qualified expenses relating to the purchase of new bicycles up to two hundred fifty dollars. Read more...

S526-2013: Establishes the rural homeowners assistance program to assist first time, low or moderate income, or minority homeowners to avoid foreclosure; appropriation sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: FINANCE | Search
Establishes the rural homeowners assistance program for assisting first time, low or moderate income, or minority homeowners from foreclosure by authorizing and directing the commissioner of state division of housing and community renewal to enter into contracts with neighborhood preservation companies to provide such assistance to residents in certain rural communities; appropriates $1,000,000 for such purposes. Read more...

S527-2013: Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans; provides that such distinctive license plates shall bear the words "African-American Veteran"; provides for a one-time service charge of $10 for each such plate. Read more...

S624-2013: Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose an increased premium for certain policies based on the breed of a dog owned sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: INSURANCE | Search
Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose an increased premium for homeowners' insurance policies based on the breed of a dog owned if the dog completes an approved obedience course. Read more...

S652-2013: Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of identity theft sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CODES | Search
Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of identity theft. Read more...

S653-2013: Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons and provides a private right of action for individual consumers sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CONSUMER PROTECTION | Search
Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons; empowers the attorney general to enforce federal standards and provides a private right of action against retailers by individual consumers injured due to the sale of a non-conforming toy gun. Read more...

S654-2013: Expands scope of criminal mischief to include cases wherein a person intentionally damages property of another with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CODES | Search
Expands scope of criminal mischief to include cases wherein a person intentionally damages property of another with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm; permits offenders to be prosecuted notwithstanding their own partial interest in the property; includes second through four degrees of criminal mischief within the scope of "family offenses." Read more...

S655-2013: Provides that sexual abuse in the 2nd degree is a class E felony sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CODES | Search
Raises the penalty for sexual abuse in the 2nd degree from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony. Read more...