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A 1059

Increases penalties for the crimes of criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions and criminal sale of a prescription

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Mikulin

Summary of New York Bill A 1059 OverviewBill A 1059 aims to increase the penalties for criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions, as well as the criminal sal

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Bill Summary · A 1059

Summary of New York Bill A 1059

Overview

Bill A 1059 aims to increase the penalties for criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions, as well as the criminal sale of prescriptions. This bill is a re-introduction of similar legislation from previous legislative sessions.

Key Provisions

The bill would make the following changes:

  1. Increase the criminal penalties for the diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions:

    • Class C felony for diversion of drugs classified as controlled substances
    • Class D felony for diversion of other prescription drugs

  2. Increase the criminal penalties for the sale of prescriptions:

    • Class C felony for sale of controlled substance prescriptions
    • Class D felony for sale of other prescription medications

  3. Require mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders:

    • 1 year minimum for second offense
    • 2 year minimum for third offense

  4. Establish new criminal offenses for the following actions:

    • Obtaining a prescription through fraud or deceit
    • Possessing a forged or altered prescription

Affected Parties

This bill would primarily impact individuals engaged in the criminal diversion or sale of prescription drugs. It could also affect medical professionals or others with access to prescriptions who misuse that access.

The increased penalties are intended to deter such criminal activities and reduce the diversion of legitimate prescription medications into illicit markets.

Timeline and Procedure

Bill A 1059 was introduced in the New York State Assembly on January 9, 2024 and has been referred to the Assembly Codes Committee for consideration.

It has companion legislation, S 508, which has been introduced in the State Senate.

Similar bills have been introduced in prior legislative sessions but have not yet been enacted into law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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