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NY S02616
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
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Amends Penal Law Section 150.20 to expand the definition of arson in the first degree to include explosions or fires "accelerated by" ignitable liquid, flammable gas, or incendiary devices, in addition to those "caused by" such materials.
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Broadens the definition of incendiary device from a specific "breakable container with flammable liquid and a wick" to any "device designed to produce uncontained combustion or used as a source of ignition."
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Expands methods of dispersing incendiary devices to include being "placed or otherwise dispersed or distributed" in addition to being "propelled or thrown."
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Maintains that arson in the first degree requires another non-participant person to be present in the building or motor vehicle at the time, with the defendant knowing or reasonably aware of this fact.
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Takes effect on the thirtieth day after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Establishes a person is guilty of arson in the first degree when he intentionally damages a building or motor vehicle by causing an explosion or a fire and when such explosion or fire is accelerated by use of ignitable liquid or flammable gas.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018