Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation Tuesday designed to fight crime and keep New Yorkers safe.

The three new laws protect people from hate-fueled violence, enhance anti-violence education in schools, and crack down on stolen cell phones.

One law classifies removal or the threat of removal of religious clothing, such as a yarmulke or hijab, as aggravated harassment.

Another would allow anti-violence educational programs to receive state funding.

The last would require wireless service providers disable services to stolen cell phones.

According to Gov. Hochul’s office, shootings in communities participating in the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative are down 26% through October. Meanwhile, overall crime is down 11% through the first six months of the year outside of New York City, the governor’s office said.