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NY S09708
NY S09708Provides that the theft of property of an essential service provider shall constitute grand larceny; provides a higher degree of crime where such theft results in a substantial interruption or impairment of service.
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Introduced
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
In Committee
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to deterring theft of essential infrastructure
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Penal Law to create two new offenses - "grand larceny of essential services in the second degree" and "grand larceny of essential services in the first degree." The second degree offense applies to the theft of property from an "essential service provider," which includes utility companies, cable TV providers, internet service providers, and other communication service providers. The first degree offense applies when such theft causes a substantial interruption or impairment of services. The first degree offense is a class B felony, while the second degree offense is a class C felony, indicating more severe penalties for the first degree crime.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 05/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S9708 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09708&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09708 |
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