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NY S03455

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Helming

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "dangerous contraband" in detention facilities to explicitly include firearms, dangerous weapons, destructive devices (as defined by federal law), and controlled substances

  • Upgrades promoting prison contraband in the first degree from a class D felony to a class C felony, increasing potential penalties

  • Class C felonies in New York carry a maximum sentence of up to 15 years in prison, compared to up to 7 years for class D felonies

  • Applies to both individuals who introduce dangerous contraband into detention facilities and confined persons who make, obtain, or possess such contraband

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to penalties for the promotion of prison contraband; amends the definition of dangerous contraband; amends the promotion of prison contraband in the first degree to a class C felony.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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