Bill > A06851

This bill modifies New York State's penal law regarding methamphetamine-related offenses by increasing the severity of penalties for various crimes involving methamphetamine manufacturing materials and production. Specifically, the bill changes the classification of several offenses: criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing material in the second degree is elevated from a misdemeanor to a class E felony, criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing material in the first degree is changed from a class E to a class D felony, unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the third degree is upgraded from a class D to a class C felony, unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the second degree is raised from a class C to a class B felony, and unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the first degree is increased from a class B to a class A-I felony. The bill also updates the language from "he or she" to "such person" throughout the sections. These changes reflect a more stringent approach to prosecuting methamphetamine-related crimes, with increasing penalties for repeat offenders and those who commit these crimes under aggravating circumstances, such as in the presence of a minor. The bill is set to take effect on the first of November following its passage into law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6851