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NY A03215

NY A03215
Relates to the definition of mentally disabled and the crime of larceny.


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Introduced
01/27/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to the definition of mentally disabled and in relation to larceny The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the Penal Law to define "mentally disabled" as a person suffering from a mental disease, defect, or condition that renders them incapable of understanding the nature of their conduct in taking, obtaining, or withholding their own property. Additionally, the bill states that it is no defense to a larceny charge that the defendant obtained consent from someone they knew or had reason to know was mentally disabled.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

referred to codes (on 01/03/2018)

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