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NY S00221

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Palumbo

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds stimulants weighing 15 grams or more to the list of controlled substances that constitute criminal possession in the first degree (class A-I felony)
  • Adds stimulants weighing 15 grams or more to the list of controlled substances that constitute criminal sale in the first degree (class A-I felony)
  • Class A-I felonies in New York carry the most severe penalties, including potential life imprisonment
  • Current first-degree thresholds remain unchanged: 8 ounces for narcotic drugs and 5,760 milligrams for methadone (possession), 2 ounces for narcotic drugs and 2,880 milligrams for methadone (sale)
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides that possession or sale of a stimulant weighing 15 grams or more shall be punishable as a class A-I felony.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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