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History
- Print number 2315a
- Amend and recommit to codes
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
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Relates to the sale of controlled substances resulting in death
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Charles Lavine
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to the sale of a controlled substance to a person which causes the death of such person or another person
Purpose of bill
To amend the Penal Law to ensure that the sale of a controlled substance to a person which causes the death of the person or other persons is treated as a more substantial offense.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. §125.15 is amended by adding a new subdivision 4 which addresses the sale of a controlled substance to a person which causes the death of the person or other persons.
Justification
Drug use (especially heroin) has become more prevalent. Knowing that the sale of a controlled substance to a person which causes the death of the person or other persons could have them charged with manslaughter will create a severe enough punishment to act as a detriment to drug dealers.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on September 1, 2010.
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