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History
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Creates the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Michael Benjamin
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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to vehicular manslaughter in the third degree
Purpose or general idea of bill
Creates the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree
Summary of specific provisions
To amend the penal law, in relation to vehicular manslaughter in the third degree
Justification
This bill would mandate that the crime of vehicular manslaughter be raised to the third degree
Prior legislative history
2007: A.6322
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This bill shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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