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NY S05372
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Ashby
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AI Summary
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Creates new crime of criminal sale of a controlled substance on the grounds of drug or alcohol treatment centers, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, or Narcotics Anonymous meetings
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Defines "grounds" to include the facility itself plus any public area within 1,000 feet of the property boundary, including sidewalks, streets, parking lots, parks, and parked vehicles
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Applies to sales that would otherwise violate existing controlled substance laws under Penal Law sections 220.34 and 220.39
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person knew they were on protected grounds if notice was conspicuously posted on or near the location
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Classifies the offense as a class E felony, effective the first of November following enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes the crime of criminal sale of a controlled substance upon the grounds of a drug or alcohol treatment center, or alcoholics anonymous or narcotics anonymous meeting; designates such crime as a class E felony.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026