Bill > S07790

This bill, known as "Chelsey's law," expands the definition of manslaughter and aggravated manslaughter in New York. It provides that a person commits these crimes when they knowingly or reasonably know that a controlled substance is likely to cause another person's death, and they sell, administer, deliver, or cause the delivery of that substance, which then causes, contributes to, or aids in the death of the other person. The bill also includes several specific circumstances that enhance the crime, such as when the substance is sold to a minor or someone with a history of overdose or drug use. Additionally, the bill creates a legal presumption that the sale of a controlled substance by someone other than a licensed medical professional is evidence that the person knew or should have known the substance was likely to cause death.