Bill > S07241

This bill establishes a new criminal offense called "aggravated grand larceny" specifically targeting repeat motor vehicle theft offenders. Under the new law, a person commits aggravated grand larceny if they are convicted of grand larceny in the fourth degree involving a motor vehicle and have a previous conviction for the same type of offense within the past five years. This new crime is classified as a class D felony, which means it carries more serious legal consequences than a standard fourth-degree grand larceny charge. The bill also updates several sections of the criminal procedure law to incorporate this new offense, including modifications to bail conditions, pre-trial release guidelines, and provisions for transferring cases from youth court to adult court. These changes are designed to create a more stringent legal response to repeated motor vehicle theft, potentially serving as a deterrent and providing prosecutors with additional tools to address repeat offenders.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7241