New York Hate Crimes Law
Gender identity protected? No
New York hate crimes law explicitly addresses violence motivated by the "belief or perception" of the victim's sexual orientation. NY CLS Penal §§ 485.00-05 (2002); § 240.30-31 (2002); and NY CLS CPL §200.50 (2002). See People v. Diaz, 727 N.Y.S.2d 298 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2001). As yet, New York has not addressed gender identity-based violence under this provision of the hate crimes law.
Sexual orientation protected? Yes
New York hate crimes law explicitly addresses sexual orientation. Applicable statutes include NY CLS Penal §§ 485.00-05 (2002); § 240.30-31 (2002); and NY CLS CPL §200.50 (2002).
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Last Updated: 3/19/2007