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NY S02079
NY S02079Relates 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
01/19/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S2079 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S02079&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S02079 |
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