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- Referred to finance
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Directs the division of criminal justice services to establish a methamphetamine manufacturer registry
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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BILL NUMBER:S7286
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing a methamphetamine manufacturer registry
Purpose or general idea of bill
To create the "Methamphetamine Manufacturer Registry act" which would require that all those convicted of manufacturing methamphetamine in New York State to register where their place of residence in a directory to be maintained by the Division of Criminal Justice Services.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 provides for a short title of "Methamphetamine Manufacturer Registry Act"
Section 2 amends the executive law by adding a new section 837-s to establish a Methamphetamine Manufacturer registry to be maintained by the Division of Criminal Justice Services for the purpose of identifying persons convicted of manufacturing methamphetamine, which would include their name, date of birth, offenses leading to convictions, date and locations of convictions, and any additional information that DCJS deems necessary to identify the individual. This information should be made publicly available via the internet by DCJS.
Section 3 provides for an effective date
Justification
Methamphetamine use is one of the fastest growing problems facing America today. In 2005, New York State had a reported 22 methamphetamine laboratory accidents, which led to arrests, deaths, or injuries. This is a relatively low number compared to the rest of the nation; however we should be proactive toward curbing the manufacture of Methamphetamine by adding additional deterrents for the manufacture of Methamphetamine in the state.
Currently, four states (Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, and Tennessee) have already established a program where convicted methamphetamine manufactures must register with authorities where they live to prevent further incidents of methamphetamine manufacture. By making their prior activities known to their neighbors and by making the details of their convictions widely available to the public via the Internet we believe that this program can act as effective deterrent against methamphetamine use and manufacture in this state.
Prior legislative history
2011-12- A.1639- Referred to Governmental Operations 2009-10- A.1799- Referred to Governmental Operations 2007-08- A.6590- Referred to Governmental Operations/S.4479- Referred to Finance
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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