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NY A04828
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Rivera
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AI Summary
- Creates new Penal Law Section 260.35 establishing the crime of child endangerment by exposure to controlled substances
- Makes it illegal for a parent, legal guardian, or caregiver to knowingly cause or permit a child under 17 years old to be present where any person is selling, manufacturing, or possessing controlled substances or immediate precursors
- Classifies the offense as a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year imprisonment or fine of up to $3,000, or both
- Elevates the offense to a felony if the endangerment results in substantial harm to a child's physical, mental, or emotional health, with penalties of up to five years imprisonment or fine of up to $10,000, or both
- Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Establishes crime of endangering the welfare of a child by exposing them to controlled substances.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/4/2012
Committee Referrals
Codes2/8/2011
Full Bill Text
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