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BILL NUMBER:S807
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to prohibiting the reduction of a felony charge where the victim of the felony was seventy years of age or older
Purpose
Prohibits the reduction of a felony charge where the victim of a crime is seventy years of age or older.
Summary of provisions
Amends paragraph (b) of subdivision 2 of section 180.50 and subdivision 3 of section 180.70 of the Criminal Procedure Law to achieve the above stated purpose.
Justification
This legislation would strengthen the law against those who commit felonies against one of the most vulnerable groups in our communities: our senior citizens. We as a society have an obligation to protect our senior citizens from those who prey on the elderly. This bill would prevent any individual who would bring harm to a vulnerable older person from pleading to a reduced charge in satisfaction of the original felony charge, and will guarantee punishment to the fullest extent of the law.
Legislative history
2011-12: S.2993 - REFERRED TO CODES S.3778 ADAMS Criminal Procedure Law 03/15/07 REFERRED TO CODES 01/09/08 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 law.
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