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BILL NUMBER:S2036
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to the crime of aggravated endangering the welfare of a child
Purpose/summary of provisions
This bill allows for the imposition of tougher criminal sanctions for endangering the welfare of a child where the criminal activity results in serious bodily injury. This legislation provides aggravated endangering the welfare of a child is a class C felony.
Existing law
This bill adds a new section 260.12 to the Penal Law.
Justification
Currently there is no felony counterpart to endangering the welfare of a child. This bill provides greater flexibility for those prosecuting such a case by making it unnecessary to prove a specific injury at a certain time caused by a specific assault act.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
First day of November next succeeding the day on which it shall become a law.
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