Bill > S05372

This bill establishes a new criminal offense of selling controlled substances in or near drug and alcohol treatment centers, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting locations, which is designated as a class E felony. The bill defines specific geographic boundaries for these locations, including not just the immediate property of treatment centers or meeting spaces, but also areas within 1,000 feet of such facilities, including public spaces like sidewalks, streets, parking lots, and even parked vehicles. The law covers sales of controlled substances under various existing penal law sections related to drug sales, and creates a rebuttable presumption that a person knows they are in a restricted area if notice is conspicuously posted. The bill aims to protect vulnerable individuals seeking treatment or support by creating enhanced legal consequences for drug sales in environments specifically designed for recovery and rehabilitation. The new law will take effect on the first of November following its passage, providing time for law enforcement and judicial systems to prepare for implementation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5372