NY S02535

Creates the new crime of "coordinated petit larceny," defined as stealing property at the same location as one or more other persons who are also stealing, causing property damage, or facilitating theft or damage

Classifies coordinated petit larceny as a class E felony, elevating what would typically be a misdemeanor petit larceny offense

Adds coordinated petit larceny to the list of offenses for which a defendant may be held on bail, making it a bail-eligible offense under criminal procedure law

Directs the Division of Criminal Justice Services to conduct a public awareness campaign about larceny, including coordinated petit larceny, running for at least one year and beginning within one year of enactment

Takes effect immediately, with criminal provisions becoming effective 90 days after passage and the public awareness campaign provision expiring after two years