Assemblyman Tannousis and Colleagues Announce Passage of “Detective Brian Simonsen’s Law”
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ALBANY, NY –Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R,C-Staten Island/Brooklyn) alongside Assemblyman Mike Reilly (R,C-Staten Island) and Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, announced on May 23 the passage of “Detective Brian Simonsen’s Law,” a bipartisan proposal that will require cell phone providers to immediately disable services to stolen cell phones, in the Assembly. Often, when a cell phone is stolen it goes unreported. Currently, when a cell phone is disabled, it can still be utilized with a Wi-Fi connection or internationally. The bill will require service providers to disable cell phones completely, rendering them useless. It will help advance security measures to effectively stop theft and protect New Yorkers’ property. The bill is sponsored in the Senate by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.
“I’m proud to carry this legislation in the Senate with the support of the DEA in honor of Detective Simonsen. The NYPD put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve. Far too often, our officers have made the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard our city, as criminals repeatedly endanger people for profit- whether by robbing innocent retail workers or individuals on the street. I introduced this legislation to regulate the resale business of stolen goods more effectively and to prevent further loss of life due to criminals profiting from illegal activity. I am happy to see it pass the Assembly and that it has passed committee and will be heading to the floor to be voted on in the Senate as well,” said Scarcella-Spanton.
