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NY A05144
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Stern
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for crime victim assistance funds to include victims who die from overdoses caused by deception, surreptitious delivery, or third-party administration of controlled substances by another person
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Defines "deception" to include situations where a third party sells, administers, or delivers a mixture of substances without disclosing the full and accurate listing of substances contained within
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Removes the blanket exclusion of controlled substance offenses (Penal Law Article 220) from the definition of "specified crime" when the offense involves a victim's death under deceptive circumstances
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Adds a new category to the definition of "victim" under Executive Law Section 621 to specifically include persons who die as a result of deceptive or surreptitious drug administration
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Permits award of crime victim assistance funds to victims of overdoses, where such overdoses cause death and were the result of deception, surreptitious delivery, or third-party administration of a controlled substance.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026