Det. Brian Simonsen Bill Signed Into Law by Governor
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Back in 2021, the DEA first proposed the legislation with the goal of forcing cell phone companies to render their product obsolete once the hardware was stolen, thus eliminating the incentive for perpetrators to rob and kill for these objects. The bill went through several drafts and eventually went to Albany. The Assembly bill (A. 08994A, sponsored by Amy Paulin, Assembly District 88) and the Senate bill (S. 07739B, sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, State Senate District 23), were passed by their respective legislative houses, and has now been signed into law by the Governor.
New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton said, “The NYPD puts their lives at risk every day to protect and serve our community. Unfortunately, our officers too often make the ultimate sacrifice, as criminals repeatedly endanger people for financial gain, whether by targeting innocent retail workers or individuals on the street. I’m proud to sponsor this legislation to better regulate the resale of stolen goods and help prevent further tragedies caused by criminals profiting from illegal activities. Thank you to Governor Hochul for signing my bill into law and to Paul DiGiacomo, Scott Munro, and the DEA for their advocacy.”
The DEA thanks Governor Hochul, State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, and all those whose valuable input into this important piece of legislation successfully turned it into law.
