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NY S02079

NY S02079
Relates to the criminal sale of a controlled substance to a person less than fourteen years of age.


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to the criminal sale of a controlled substance to a person less than fourteen years of age

AI Summary

This bill amends the Penal Law to create a new offense called "Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance to a Child in the First Degree." The new offense applies when a person over 18 years old knowingly and unlawfully sells a controlled substance to a person less than 14 years old, which is a Class A-II felony. The bill also renames the existing "Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance to a Child" offense as "Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance to a Child in the Second Degree," which applies when a person over 21 years old sells a controlled substance to a person less than 17 years old.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/05/2022)

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