Bill > S07402

This bill, known as "Kane's Law," increases the severity of several vehicular crime classifications in the New York penal and vehicle and traffic laws. Specifically, the bill upgrades the felony class for four different offenses: vehicular manslaughter in the second degree is changed from a class D to a class C felony, vehicular manslaughter in the first degree is changed from a class C to a class B felony, aggravated vehicular homicide is changed from a class B to a class A-2 felony, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree is changed from a class E to a class D felony. These changes effectively make the penalties more severe for these specific vehicular crimes, which could include incidents involving reckless driving, driving while impaired, or operating a vehicle without a valid license. The bill appears to be aimed at creating stronger legal consequences for dangerous driving behaviors, potentially serving as a deterrent and providing more significant punishments for those who commit these offenses. The law is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7402