Assembly bill · A9256 (2025-26)
Creates the offense of unlawful funeral protest
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: David DiPietro (Assembly Member, District 147, Republican)
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Summary
Makes it unlawful to engage protest activities within one thousand feet of any location at which a funeral is being held.
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.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Nov 21, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
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