Bill > A06417

This bill amends the New York State Penal Law to expand the definition of arson in the first degree to include situations where a fire is deliberately set during the manufacture, attempted manufacture, or effort to manufacture a controlled substance. Specifically, the bill adds language that makes a person guilty of first-degree arson if they destroy or cause the burning of a building or its contents while producing illegal drugs, or if they cause a person to be burned during such manufacturing activities. The bill also defines key terms, including "incendiary device" and references the legal definition of "controlled substance" from another section of the penal code. By incorporating drug manufacturing-related fires into the arson statute, the bill aims to create stronger legal consequences for individuals who engage in dangerous drug production that results in property damage or personal injury. The law will take effect 60 days after it is signed, providing a clear timeline for implementation of the new provisions.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6417