| Date of Action |
Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
|---|---|
| Jun 06, 2014 |
print number 7237c |
| Jun 06, 2014 |
amend and recommit to codes |
| Jun 03, 2014 |
print number 7237b |
| Jun 03, 2014 |
amend and recommit to codes |
| May 14, 2014 |
print number 7237a |
| May 14, 2014 |
amend and recommit to codes |
| May 07, 2014 |
referred to codes |
Senate Bill S7237C
2013-2014 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Codes Committee
Actions
Bill Amendments
2013-S7237 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A7323
- Current Committee:
- Senate Codes
- Law Section:
- Penal Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §130.52, add §130.52-a, Pen L
- Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:
-
A4969
2013-S7237 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S7237
TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the penal law, in relation to forcible
touching on public transportation
PURPOSE:
To amend the penal law to make it a crime for a person to rub his or
her sexual or intimate body parts on another person while aboard
public transportation.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
This bill amends § 130.52 of the Penal Law relating to Forcible
Touching in the second degree, to make it a class A misdemeanor to
intentionally touch or rub ones sexual or intimate body parts on
another person, clothed or unclothed, for the purpose of gratifying
sexual desire, or for the purpose of degrading or abusing such other
person while they are a passenger on public transportation.
The bill further establishes the offense of Forcible Touching in the
first degree, and make it a class E felony to intentionally touch or
rub ones sexual or intimate body parts on another person, clothed or
unclothed, for the purpose of gratifying sexual desire, or for the
purpose of degrading or abusing such other person and emitting
ejaculate upon another person while they are a passenger on public
2013-S7237 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
7237
I N S E N A T E
May 7, 2014
___________
Introduced by Sen. GOLDEN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to forcible touching on
public transportation
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 130.52 of the penal law, as amended by chapter 264
of the laws of 2003, is amended to read as follows:
S 130.52 Forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
A person is guilty of forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE when such
person intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose[,]:
(1) forcibly touches, SQUEEZES, GRABS OR PINCHES the sexual or other
intimate parts of another person for the purpose of degrading or abusing
such person; or for the purpose of gratifying the actor's sexual
desire[.
For the purposes of this section, forcible touching includes squeez-
ing, grabbing or pinching.]; OR
(2) TOUCHES OR RUBS HIS OR HER SEXUAL OR INTIMATE BODY PARTS AGAINST
ANY BODY PART OF ANOTHER PERSON, CLOTHED OR UNCLOTHED, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF GRATIFYING SEXUAL DESIRE, OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEGRADING OR ABUSING
SUCH OTHER PERSON WHILE SUCH OTHER PERSON IS A PASSENGER ON A BUS,
TRAIN, OR SUBWAY CAR OPERATED BY ANY TRANSIT AGENCY, AUTHORITY OR COMPA-
NY, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, WHOSE OPERATION IS AUTHORIZED BY NEW YORK STATE
OR ANY OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
Forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE is a class A misdemeanor.
S 2. The penal law is amended by adding a new section 130.52-a to read
as follows:
S 130.52-A FORCIBLE TOUCHING IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
A PERSON IS GUILTY OF FORCIBLE TOUCHING IN THE FIRST DEGREE WHEN SUCH
PERSON INTENTIONALLY AND FOR NO LEGITIMATE PURPOSE TOUCHES OR RUBS HIS
OR HER SEXUAL OR INTIMATE BODY PARTS AGAINST ANY BODY PART OF ANOTHER
PERSON, CLOTHED OR UNCLOTHED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRATIFYING SEXUAL
DESIRE, OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEGRADING OR ABUSING SUCH OTHER PERSON AND
EMITS EJACULATE UPON ANY PART OF SUCH OTHER PERSON WHILE SUCH OTHER
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
2013-S7237A - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A7323
- Current Committee:
- Senate Codes
- Law Section:
- Penal Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §130.52, add §130.52-a, Pen L
- Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:
-
A4969
2013-S7237A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S7237A
TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the penal law, in relation to forcible
touching on public transportation
PURPOSE:
To amend the penal law to make it a crime for a person to rub his or her
sexual or intimate body parts on another person while aboard public
transportation.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
This bill amends § 130.52 of the Penal Law relating to Forcible Touching
in the second degree, to make it a class A misdemeanor to intentionally
touch or rub ones sexual or intimate body parts on another person,
clothed or unclothed, for the purpose of gratifying sexual desire, or
for the purpose of degrading or abusing such other person while they are
a passenger on public transportation.
The bill further establishes the offense of Forcible Touching in the
first degree, and make it a class E felony to intentionally touch or rub
ones sexual or intimate body parts clothed or unclothed, on another
person, for the purpose of gratifying sexual desire, or for the purpose
of degrading or abusing such other person and emitting ejaculate upon
another person while they are a passenger on public transportation.
2013-S7237A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
7237--A
I N S E N A T E
May 7, 2014
___________
Introduced by Sen. GOLDEN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes -- committee
discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
to said committee
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to forcible touching on
public transportation
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 130.52 of the penal law, as amended by chapter 264
of the laws of 2003, is amended to read as follows:
S 130.52 Forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
A person is guilty of forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE when such
person intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose[,]:
(1) forcibly touches, SQUEEZES, GRABS OR PINCHES the sexual or other
intimate parts of another person for the purpose of degrading or abusing
such person; or for the purpose of gratifying the actor's sexual desire.
For the purposes of this section, forcible touching includes squeez-
ing, grabbing or pinching; OR
(2) TOUCHES OR RUBS HIS OR HER SEXUAL OR INTIMATE BODY PARTS, CLOTHED
OR UNCLOTHED, AGAINST ANY BODY PART OF ANOTHER PERSON, CLOTHED OR
UNCLOTHED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRATIFYING SEXUAL DESIRE, OR FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DEGRADING OR ABUSING SUCH OTHER PERSON WHILE SUCH OTHER
PERSON IS A PASSENGER ON A BUS, TRAIN, OR SUBWAY CAR OPERATED BY ANY
TRANSIT AGENCY, AUTHORITY OR COMPANY, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, WHOSE OPERATION
IS AUTHORIZED BY NEW YORK STATE OR ANY OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
Forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE is a class A misdemeanor.
S 2. The penal law is amended by adding a new section 130.52-a to read
as follows:
S 130.52-A FORCIBLE TOUCHING IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
A PERSON IS GUILTY OF FORCIBLE TOUCHING IN THE FIRST DEGREE WHEN SUCH
PERSON INTENTIONALLY AND FOR NO LEGITIMATE PURPOSE TOUCHES OR RUBS HIS
OR HER SEXUAL OR INTIMATE BODY PARTS, CLOTHED OR UNCLOTHED, AGAINST ANY
BODY PART OF ANOTHER PERSON, CLOTHED OR UNCLOTHED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
GRATIFYING SEXUAL DESIRE, OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEGRADING OR ABUSING
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
2013-S7237B - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A7323
- Current Committee:
- Senate Codes
- Law Section:
- Penal Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §130.52, add §130.52-a, Pen L
- Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:
-
A4969
2013-S7237B - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S7237B
TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the penal law, in relation to forcible
touching on public transportation
PURPOSE: To amend the penal law to make it a crime for a person to
rub his or her sexual or intimate body parts on another person while
aboard public transportation.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: This bill amends § 130.52 of the Penal Law
relating to Forcible Touching in the second degree, to make it a class
A misdemeanor to intentionally touch or rub ones sexual or intimate
body parts on another person, clothed or unclothed, for the purpose of
gratifying sexual desire with intent of degrading or abusing such
other person while they are a passenger on public transportation.
The bill further establishes the offense of Forcible Touching in the
first degree, and make it a class E felony when a person commits the
crime of forcible touching in the second degree and emits certain
bodily fluids onto such person.
JUSTIFICATION: According to the Manhattan District Attorney, Darnell
Hardware "entered a crowded subway train during rush hour, pressed his
body against a female victim, and rubbed his penis on her. Because of
the crowded subway car, the women were unable to move away from the
defendant, who ejaculated on the women's bodies and clothing, and then
2013-S7237B - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
7237--B
I N S E N A T E
May 7, 2014
___________
Introduced by Sen. GOLDEN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes -- committee
discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
to said committee -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered
reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to forcible touching on
public transportation
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 130.52 of the penal law, as amended by chapter 264
of the laws of 2003, is amended to read as follows:
S 130.52 Forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
A person is guilty of forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE when such
person intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose[,]:
(1) forcibly touches, SQUEEZES, GRABS OR PINCHES the sexual or other
intimate parts of another person for the purpose of degrading or abusing
such person; or for the purpose of gratifying the actor's sexual desire.
For the purposes of this section, forcible touching includes squeez-
ing, grabbing or pinching; OR
(2) TOUCHES OR RUBS HIS OR HER SEXUAL OR INTIMATE BODY PARTS, CLOTHED
OR UNCLOTHED, AGAINST ANY BODY PART OF ANOTHER PERSON, CLOTHED OR
UNCLOTHED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRATIFYING SEXUAL DESIRE, WITH INTENT TO
DEGRADE OR ABUSE SUCH OTHER PERSON WHILE SUCH OTHER PERSON IS A PASSEN-
GER ON A BUS, TRAIN, OR SUBWAY CAR OPERATED BY ANY TRANSIT AGENCY,
AUTHORITY OR COMPANY, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, WHOSE OPERATION IS AUTHORIZED
BY NEW YORK STATE OR ANY OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
Forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE is a class A misdemeanor.
S 2. The penal law is amended by adding a new section 130.52-a to read
as follows:
S 130.52-A FORCIBLE TOUCHING IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
A PERSON IS GUILTY OF FORCIBLE TOUCHING IN THE FIRST DEGREE WHEN SUCH
PERSON COMMITS THE CRIME OF FORCIBLE TOUCHING IN THE SECOND DEGREE AND
EMITS EJACULATE UPON ANY PART OF SUCH OTHER PERSON.
FORCIBLE TOUCHING IN THE FIRST DEGREE IS A CLASS E FELONY.
S 3. This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeed-
ing the date on which it shall have become a law.
2013-S7237C (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A7323
- Current Committee:
- Senate Codes
- Law Section:
- Penal Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §130.52, add §130.52-a, Pen L
- Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:
-
A4969
2013-S7237C (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S7237C
TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the penal law, in relation to forcible
touching on public transportation
PURPOSE: To amend the penal law to make it a crime for a person to
rub his or her sexual or intimate body parts on another person while
aboard public transportation.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section one of the bill amends section 130.52 of the Penal Law
relating to forcible touching in the second degree to provide that
when a person intentionally touches or rubs his or her sexual or
intimate body parts on another person, clothed or unclothed, for the
purpose of gratifying his or her sexual desire or with the intent to
degrading or abusing such other person while they are a passenger on
public transportation, it is a class A misdemeanor.
Section two of the bill adds new section 130.52-a to the Penal Law to
establish the offense of forcible touching in the first degree. This
offense, which is a class E felony, is committed when a person commits
the crime of forcible touching in the second degree and emits certain
bodily fluids onto such other person.
JUSTIFICATION: According to the Manhattan District Attorney, Darnell
2013-S7237C (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
7237--C
I N S E N A T E
May 7, 2014
___________
Introduced by Sen. GOLDEN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes -- committee
discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
to said committee -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered
reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- committee
discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
to said committee
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to forcible touching on
public transportation
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 130.52 of the penal law, as amended by chapter 264
of the laws of 2003, is amended to read as follows:
S 130.52 Forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
A person is guilty of forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE when such
person intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose[,]:
(1) forcibly touches the sexual or other intimate parts of another
person for the purpose of degrading or abusing such person; or for the
purpose of gratifying the actor's sexual desire.
For the purposes of this section, forcible touching includes squeez-
ing, grabbing or pinching; OR
(2) TOUCHES OR RUBS HIS OR HER SEXUAL OR INTIMATE BODY PARTS, CLOTHED
OR UNCLOTHED, AGAINST ANY BODY PART OF ANOTHER PERSON, CLOTHED OR
UNCLOTHED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRATIFYING SEXUAL DESIRE, WITH INTENT TO
DEGRADE OR ABUSE SUCH OTHER PERSON WHILE SUCH OTHER PERSON IS A PASSEN-
GER ON A BUS, TRAIN, OR SUBWAY CAR OPERATED BY ANY TRANSIT AGENCY,
AUTHORITY OR COMPANY, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, WHOSE OPERATION IS AUTHORIZED
BY NEW YORK STATE OR ANY OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
Forcible touching IN THE SECOND DEGREE is a class A misdemeanor.
S 2. The penal law is amended by adding a new section 130.52-a to read
as follows:
S 130.52-A FORCIBLE TOUCHING IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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