Bill > A07458

This bill creates a new criminal offense called "related use of a lethal or explosive device" in New York state law, which applies when a person commits any crime while possessing a dangerous weapon or explosive device. The bill mandates an additional 10-year prison sentence for such offenses, which must be served consecutively with the sentence for the underlying crime. However, the bill provides a potential exemption from this additional sentence if the defendant provides the district attorney with truthful information about the source of the lethal or explosive device within 60 days of arraignment, and the device has not caused death or serious bodily injury to an uninvolved person. The bill defines "lethal devices" as including firearms like machine guns, pistols, shotguns, and assault weapons, and "explosive devices" as including bombs, grenades, rockets, and other similar devices with explosive or incendiary capabilities. Additionally, the bill includes protections for the defendant's statements, stipulating that the information provided cannot be used directly against them in criminal proceedings, except for cross-examination or impeachment purposes, while allowing the prosecution to use any independently derived evidence. The new law is set to take effect on the first of November following its passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7458