New York - Rabin Law Firm Proposes NYS Anti-BIKER PROFILING Bill

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Syracuse attorney, biker rights advocate and B.A.D. Rep, Ben Rabin is pushing for an “anti-biker profiling” bill in NYS replicating the bill passed in Washington State in 2011. The law of the land now in Washington State is the exact protection needed here in NYS by the American Biker Culture and we need to create a strategic campaign to promote sponsorship and passage of a similar bill/law.   {To learn more about how a bill is passed in NYS visit:            http://www.nysenate.gov/How_a-Bill_Becomes_a_Law          To search for a bill by topic type in “discrimination” here:  http://www.nysenate.gov/legislation  } 
News regarding this campaign as it develops will be heard on Spirit of Bikers Radio and at the Rolling Pride MC event April 28th at the American Legion Post 91 in Mechanicsville, NY. It is imperative that ALL BIKERS attend the event in support of our work. More info on Ben’s contact info, campaign letter, and the bill are below:
THE RABIN LAW FIRM~ LLC
342 SOlJTH SALINA STREET, SUITE 210
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13202-2537
BENJAMIN C. RABIN
brabin@rabinlawfirm.com
TEL: (315) 448-2453
FAX: (315) 448-9456
TOLL FREE: (877) 451-2453
http://www.rabinlawfirm.com/
June 14, 2011
Assemblywoman Donna A. Lupardo
Room 557
Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12248
Re: Proposed Legislation
Dear Assemblywoman Lupardo:
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EILEEN D. WALSH*
* Of Counsel
As you may be aware, there has been an increase in the profiling and persecution of motorcyclists in the New York State area. People who ride motorcycles have been the subject of
“motorcycle-only road blocks” as well as alleged “safety inspections” at the hands of law enforcement, but particularly the New York State Police. As I am sure you are aware, if this happened to any other group in New York, the act of profiling would be treated with outrage and action. Here, however, the motorcyclists have been left to fend for themselves.
A lawsuit has been commenced against the New York State Police, and it is winding its waythrough the court system. However, it seems that this matter would be appropriately addressed by the legislature.
Similar difficulties occurred recently in the State of Washington. They were so outraged at the behavior of the law enforcement agencies that they passed a law to prohibit these actions. I am writing to plead with you that you introduce a bill that would do the same thing here: end the harassment, profiling and persecution of people who choose to transport themselves with a motorcycle rather than a car.
I have attached for your review the proposed legislation, as well as the final passed legislation. I would be honored if you would introduce something similar to the proposed legislation and, with the backing of every registered motorcyclist in New York, champion our right to travel down the highway as unmolested as every other registered motor vehicle owner.
Thank you.
BCR!hg
Enclosure
Very truly yours,
Benjamin C. Rabin, Esq.