Assembly bill · A5228 (2025-26)
Enacts the criminal street gang abatement act of 2025; appropriation
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Michael Novakhov (Assembly Member, District 45, Republican/Conservative)
Following needs an Agora account. You will sign in first, then come back to this page.
From NY Open Legislation, the NY Senate and Assembly, and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 18, 2026. About our data
Summary
Enacts the criminal street gang abatement act which provides enhanced penalties for persons involved with criminal street gangs; establishes the crime of gang solicitation of minors on school grounds; allows for roving interceptions by police after adequate cause is shown; establishes the witness protection fund.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
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.
Your position on this bill
Choose the position closest to yours. You'll sign in or create an account to save it.
Cosponsors
Showing the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.
Read on NY Senate (opens in a new tab)- Republican4
Shown in neutral colors by design; Agora is non-partisan.
Full history
- Apr 21, 2026
Held for Consideration in Codes
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Feb 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Read the record
- Read on NY Senate (opens in a new tab) The official record on nysenate.gov.