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NY S05485
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Creates new crime of "grand larceny of essential services in the second degree" (class C felony) for stealing property from essential service providers
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Defines essential service providers to include utility companies, cable television companies, internet service providers, cellular telephone companies, voice/data communications services, and public utility authorities
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Establishes "grand larceny of essential services in the first degree" (class B felony) when theft causes substantial interruption or impairment of services
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Known as the "prevention of damage to essential infrastructure act"
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Provides that the theft of property of an essential service provider shall constitute grand larceny; provides a higher degree of crime where such theft results in a substantial interruption or impairment of service.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026