Bill > A04124

This bill establishes a new crime called "aggravated grand larceny" specifically targeting repeat motor vehicle theft offenders. Under the new law, a person can be charged with aggravated grand larceny if they commit grand larceny in the fourth degree involving a motor vehicle and have a prior conviction for the same type of offense within the previous five years. The bill classifies aggravated grand larceny as a class D felony and makes several related amendments to the criminal procedure law. These amendments impact bail considerations, allowing prosecutors to seek detention for defendants who have committed repeated motor vehicle thefts, and modify conditions for transferring cases to youth court. By creating this new offense, the legislation aims to provide stricter penalties for individuals with a pattern of motor vehicle theft, potentially serving as a deterrent and offering law enforcement and prosecutors additional tools to address repeated criminal behavior in this specific category of property crime.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4124