Josef Neumann died of his injuries on Sunday.
The "Josef Neumann Hate Crimes Domestic Terrorism Act" would reclassify certain hate crimes so they carry a life sentence without parole.
Governor Cuomo urges the legislature to pass the measure this spring.
Grafton Thomas, 37, was charged with five counts of attempted murder, burglary and federal hate crimes in connection to the attack.
The Rockland County District Attorney will now seek an indictment for the charge of murder.
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