Bill > A03261

This bill establishes a new criminal offense of selling controlled substances in or near drug and alcohol treatment centers, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, designating it as a Class E felony. The law specifically defines "grounds" as not just the immediate physical location of these facilities, but also includes any public area within 1,000 feet of the facility's property line, including parked vehicles. To be considered a violation, the sale must occur in specific areas and involve certain quantities of controlled substances as defined in existing penal law sections related to drug sales. The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that a person knows they are in a restricted area if notice is conspicuously posted, which helps enforcement. This legislation aims to protect vulnerable individuals in recovery and treatment settings by creating additional legal consequences for drug sales near support group and treatment locations, potentially deterring drug dealing in areas where people are seeking help for substance abuse.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3261