A07715 Summary:
BILL NO | A07715 |
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SPONSOR | Vanel |
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Add §240.80, Pen L | |
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Establishes the crime of criminally negligent use of real property; establishes that the commission of such crime shall constitute a class A misdemeanor. |
A07715 Actions:
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04/08/2025 | referred to codes |
A07715 Memo:
Go to topNEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)   BILL NUMBER: A7715 SPONSOR: Vanel
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the penal law, in relation to establishing the crime of criminally negligent use of real property   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: Establishes the crime of criminally negligent use of real property   SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:   JUSTIFICATION: There has been a surge of violence in local communities due to illegal use of premises. Illegal gambling, illicit night clubs and gatherings, unlawful liquor sales in commercial or residential buildings-have resulted in shootings and violence that result in serious bodily injury or death. Currently, property owners and lessors may be held civilly liable for such activities on the premises. This Bill will make such persons crimi- nally liable if they knew or Should have known of such activities on their premises.   PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 03/25/21 referred to codes 01/05/22 referred to codes 01/25/23 referred to codes 01/03/24 referred to codes   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: TBD   EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately