Bill > S03455

This bill modifies New York's penal law regarding prison contraband by expanding the definition of "dangerous contraband" and increasing the severity of penalties for promoting prison contraband in the first degree. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition of dangerous contraband to explicitly include firearms, dangerous weapons, destructive devices, and controlled substances, providing more clarity about what items are considered especially hazardous in detention facilities. The bill also changes the classification of promoting prison contraband in the first degree from a class D felony to a class C felony, which represents a more serious criminal charge with potentially longer potential sentences. The changes apply to both individuals introducing dangerous contraband into a detention facility from the outside and confined persons who make, obtain, or possess dangerous contraband while inside the facility. The bill uses gender-neutral language, replacing gendered pronouns like "he" with "such person". The modifications aim to strengthen legal protections and penalties related to bringing dangerous items into correctional facilities, with the goal of enhancing safety for both detention facility staff and inmates.