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Elevates the offense of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Timothy P. Gordon
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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to designating as a class E felony, the offense of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person
Purpose
To increase the penalty for Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent of Physically Disabled Person to a class E felony.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends section 260.25 of the Penal Law to increase the penalty for Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person. Section 2 provides an effective date of November 1.
Existing law
Currently Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person is a class A misdemeanor. This bill increases the severity of the crime to a class E felony.
Justification
Society recognizes that certain vulnerable segments of the population deserve special protection. For that reason, the Legislature has enacted legislation that protects, among others, children, vulnerable elderly persons and incompetent and physically disabled persons. The crime of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly in the second degree is a class E felony and endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person in the first degree is a class D felony. Those who are unable to care for themselves because of physical disability or mental disease or defect are also vulnerable and, because of that vulnerability, those who endanger the welfare of such individuals should be charged with a felony, just as those who are charged with endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person. This bill brings parity for punishing those who act in disregard to the welfare of members of society who deserve special protection.
Legislative history
Same as S.3894 of 2007-08 which passed the Senate.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
November 1 after enactment.
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