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Provides that the intentional murder of a child under the age of twelve shall be a first degree murder offense; amends the definition of torture
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor David Townsend
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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to first degree murder of a child under the age of twelve
Purpose or general idea of bill
Provides that the intentional murder of a child under the age of twelve shall be a first degree murder offense and amends the definition of torture.
Summary of specific provisions
Subparagraphs (x) and (xiii) of paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 125.27 of the penal law, subparagraph (x) as amended by chapter 1 of the laws of 199.5 and subparagraph (xiii) as added by chapter 300 of the laws of 2001, are amended and a hew subparagraph (xiv) is added.
Justification
This bill will change the murder of a child under the age of twelve to a first degree offense. Due to recent events, there is clearly a need for increased penalties for those individuals that commit such heinous crimes. This amends the definition of torture to the intentional and depraved infliction of extreme physical pain.
Prior legislative history
2007-08: A.7252 - Held in Codes 2006: A.11316 - Referred to Codes.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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