2012 Conference Executive Record Report.pdf - YMCA of Greater ...

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STATE OF NEW YORK
YMCA YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT
BILL NUMBER AF- 08
INTRODUCED BY: Morgan Knudtsen Amber Pike, and
Christopher Rodriguez
AN ACT
TO: Amend Section 490.60 of the New York State Penal Law to establish the crime of terrorist recruitment a Class C
felony
The People of the State of New York, represented in the
Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Purpose
To establish the crime of terrorist recruitment defined as intentionally soliciting another to engage in acts of terrorism, as
a class C felony.
Summary of Provisions
Section One: Definitions:
Class C Felony- A felony whose penalty is a fine of up to $100,000, or imprisonment of up to 40 years, or both; however,
for a repeat offender, the term of imprisonment may increase up to 2 years with prior misdemeanor convictions, and up to
6 years with a prior felony conviction.
Domestic or International Terrorism: The unlawful use of force or violence, committed by a group(s) of two or more
individuals, against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment
thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.
Section Two: Provisions
The Penal Law is amended by adding a new section to 490.60 to read as follows:
A person is guilty of terrorism recruitment when, with the intent that another person engages in conduct, constituting any
crime set forth in this article, he or she recruits, solicits, requests, commands, importunes or otherwise attempts to cause
such other person to engage in terrorist conduct. Terrorism recruitment is a Class C felony.
Justification
Terrorist organizations and their membership are in perpetual search to recruit new members. Terrorists seek to entice the
disenfranchised and gain members to carry out their criminal acts. The active recruitment for terrorist acts is a growing
trend which requires an immediate response. As law enforcement actively seeks to unearth these groups and defeat their
heinous schemes, we have a responsibility to hold accountable those who solicit or recruit individuals or groups for
terrorism. This bill seeks to effectively deter terrorist recruitment and punish those who seek to employ others for their
criminal plans.
Fiscal Implications
Any fiscal implications would include the payment of law enforcement employees as well as the trial and jailing of all
accused and convicted parties.
Effective Date
This legislation will go into effect exactly one year after its passage
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