Assembly bill · A5186 (2025-26)
Relates to the unlawful wearing of body armor
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Jonathan Jacobson (Assembly Member, District 104, Democratic)
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Summary
Relates to the unlawful wearing of a body vest; provides that a person is guilty of the unlawful wearing of a body vest when such person commits a certain misdemeanor or felony and in the course of and in furtherance of such crime such person wears a body vest.
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Amends the Penal Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Codes · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Feb 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
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