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NY S01519
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thomas O'Mara
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AI Summary
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Lowers the threshold for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree (methamphetamine) from one-half ounce to one gram
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Creates a new criminal possession in the fifth degree offense for methamphetamine at 100 milligrams or more
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Adds criminal possession of methamphetamine in the first degree for amounts of five ounces or more, aligning with heroin and cocaine penalties
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Removes the one-eighth ounce weight requirement for criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree involving methamphetamine, making any sale amount prosecutable
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Creates criminal sale in the first degree for methamphetamine sales of two ounces or more
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Takes effect on November 1st following enactment and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Makes penalties for the possession and/or sale of methamphetamine similar to that of the penalties for possession and/or sale of heroin and cocaine.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026