Bill > A07268

This bill adds a new section to New York's penal law that criminalizes the injection of medical substances, specifically mentioning ketamine, without explicit consent. The law applies to peace officers, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services professionals, and other individuals acting under their direction. To be considered a criminal offense, the person must lawfully possess a drug or medical substance and intentionally inject it into another person's body using a hypodermic syringe or needle, without the specific consent of the person being injected or, in the case of a minor, without consent from a parent or guardian authorized to make medical decisions. The only exception to this prohibition is when the injection is a life-saving measure. Violations of this law would be classified as a class E felony, which carries potential prison time and other legal consequences. The bill aims to protect individuals from non-consensual medical interventions by law enforcement and emergency personnel, ensuring that medical substances cannot be administered without proper authorization or in non-emergency situations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7268