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- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
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Relates to damage to a motor vehicle as criminal mischief
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Steven Cymbrowitz
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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to the crime of criminal mischief in the third degree
Purpose
To expand the definition of criminal mischief in the third degree in order to facilitate prosecutions for property damage caused by motor vehicle break-ins.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Amends Section 145.05 of the Penal Law, to add the damage of any part of an automobile lock, alarm or security device, anti-theft and recovery device consisting of an electronic homing device, steering mechanism, dashboard, radio, airbag or ignition system to the definition of criminal mischief in the third degree. Section 2. Effective date.
Justification
Under current law, if a person damages a motor vehicle while attempting to steal either the vehicle or a valuable accessory located therein, he or she can be charged with criminal mischief in the third degree only if the auto has sustained more than $250 in damages. By including damage to any part of a lock, alarm or security device, anti-theft and recovery device, steering mechanism, dashboard, radio, airbag or ignition system, in the definition of criminal mischief in the 3rd degree, this bill will provide law enforcement with an additional tool with which to prosecute offenders.
Legislative history
2002 - A8626 - referred to codes 2004 - A2909 - referred to codes 2006 - S3292 - referred to transportation 2008 - S2279 - referred to transportation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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