Bill > S05889

This bill establishes a new criminal offense called "larceny of a controlled substance" which specifically targets the theft of more than 25 dosage units of Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances from a pharmacy. The bill defines key terms such as "larceny" (using the existing legal definition in section 155.05), "pharmacy" (any place that compounds, preserves, dispenses, or retails drugs), and "Schedule II-V controlled substances" (as listed in section 33-06 of the public health law). Under this new law, if someone steals more than 25 dosage units of these controlled substances from a pharmacy, they would be charged with a class A-II felony, which is a serious criminal offense carrying significant legal penalties. The legislation aims to create a specific legal mechanism for prosecuting large-scale drug thefts from pharmacies, recognizing the potential harm and societal impact of such crimes. The bill will take effect on the first of November following its passage into law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5889