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- Referred to codes
- Recommitted to rules
- Ordered to third reading cal.1334
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Creates the crime of manufacturing a controlled substance in the presence of a child
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Joseph Lentol
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BILL NUMBER:S4040
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to manufacturing a controlled substance in the presence of a child
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill creates the crime of manufacturing a controlled substance in the presence of a child.
Summary of specific provisions
The penal law is amended by adding a new section 260.12 Manufacturing a controlled substance in the presence of a child.
Justification
The growing use and manufacture of the illegal and highly addictive drug methamphetamine in New York State poses a critical threat to public health and safety, with children of methamphetamine users being particularly at risk. In addition to being exposed to toxic substances, these children are often completely neglected and sometimes physically or sexually assaulted by their addicted parents, causing them to develop psychological and emotional problems. These children usually live in dysfunctional homes where they lack proper schooling and medical attention. In an effort to better protect these children, this measure enhances New York's endangering statute by making it an E felony to manufacture a controlled substance in the presence of a child.
Prior legislative history
A.6982/S.4044 of 2005-06 A.2869 of 2007-2008 A.3761 of 2009-10 A.555 of 2011-12
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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