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NY S00969
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Rolison
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AI Summary
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Expands the crime of "promoting a suicide attempt" (class E felony) to include persons who endanger the welfare of an incompetent, vulnerable elderly person, or physically disabled person when that conduct significantly contributed to the victim's suicide attempt
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Adds a new category of second-degree manslaughter (class C felony) for individuals whose endangerment of an incompetent, vulnerable elderly person, or physically disabled person significantly contributed to the victim's completed suicide
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References existing endangerment statutes (sections 260.25, 260.32, and 260.34 of the penal law) as the underlying conduct that can trigger the enhanced charges
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Updates gendered language in existing penal law sections from "he" to "such person"
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides that a person may be charged with promoting a suicide or manslaughter if such person is convicted of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, an incompetent or physically disabled person and the conduct was the proximate cause of the victim's suicide.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026