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NY A02057

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael DenDekker

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new crime of "aggravated endangering the welfare of a child" in Penal Law Section 260.12
  • Applies to parents, guardians, or persons legally responsible for children under 18 who knowingly act in a manner likely to injure the child's physical, mental, or moral welfare
  • Requires either a prior conviction for any Penal Law offense against a child under 18, or conduct involving extreme pain or especially vicious or sadistic acts
  • Classifies the offense as a Class E felony
  • Takes effect on November 1st of the year following enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes the offense of aggravated endangering the welfare of a child, a class E felony.

Last Action

referred to codes

1/13/2011

Committee Referrals

Codes1/13/2011

Full Bill Text

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