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NY S09708
Bill
Status
5/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Thomas
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AI Summary
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Creates two new felony offenses for theft of property from essential service providers: grand larceny of essential services in the second degree (class C felony) and grand larceny of essential services in the first degree (class B felony)
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Defines "essential service provider" to include utility companies, cable television companies, internet service providers, cellular telephone companies, voice or data communications providers, and public utility authorities
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Elevates the offense to first degree (class B felony) when theft of essential service provider property causes a substantial interruption or impairment of services
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Provides that the theft of property of an essential service provider shall constitute grand larceny; provides a higher degree of crime where such theft results in a substantial interruption or impairment of service.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
5/22/2024