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NY S06565
Bill
Status
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of first-degree arson to include fires or explosions caused by or accelerated by ignitable liquids or flammable gases, in addition to incendiary devices and explosives
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Broadens the definition of "incendiary device" from a "breakable container" designed to explode upon impact to any "device" designed to produce uncontained combustion or used as a source of ignition
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Removes the requirement that an incendiary device contain flammable liquid with a wick or similar ignition mechanism
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Updates gendered language from "he" to "such person" throughout the statute
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law; first-degree arson remains a class A-I felony
Legislative Description
Establishes a person is guilty of arson in the first degree when such person intentionally damages a building or motor vehicle by causing an explosion or a fire and when such explosion or fire is accelerated by use of ignitable liquid or flammable gas.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026