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S 5485

Relates to deterring theft of essential infrastructure

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie

S 5485 tightens penalties for theft/tampering of essential infrastructure to deter risks to public safety and critical services.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · S 5485

Legislative Bill Summary: S 5485

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 5485
  • Title: Relates to deterring theft of essential infrastructure
  • Sponsor: Leroy Comrie (primary)
  • Status: Referred to Codes (Committee)
  • Introduced: February 21, 2025
  • Related Bills: S 9708 (prior-session)

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s title indicates a focus on deterring theft of essential infrastructure. While the specific text of the provisions is not provided in the information available, measures of this type generally aim to reduce incidents that threaten public safety and disrupt critical services by strengthening penalties, expanding definitions of targeted infrastructure, and/or enhancing enforcement and reporting related to theft of infrastructure components.

Key Provisions (Not Available in Provided Content)

The actual statutory changes are not included in the materials you provided. If enacted, potential areas such bills commonly address include (but are not limited to):
- Definitions of “essential infrastructure” or critical facilities/equipment (e.g., power lines, water mains, transit assets, telecommunications infrastructure).
- Enhanced criminal penalties for theft or tampering involving essential infrastructure.
- Expanded penalties for related offenses (e.g., receiving stolen infrastructure materials, trespass, vandalism).
- Provisions to expedite charging or increase sentencing for offenses with public-safety risk.
- Penalty adjustments, fines, or restitution mechanisms.
- Provisions related to enforcement, reporting, or coordination among utilities and law enforcement.
- Safeguards or exemptions as applicable.

Note: The above are typical areas such bills address, but the precise provisions of S 5485 are not listed in the information provided.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Individuals accused of theft or tampering involving essential infrastructure.
  • Utility, transportation, water, and communications providers whose infrastructure could be categorized as essential infrastructure.
  • Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors who would implement and prosecute relevant offenses.
  • Potentially the general public, insofar as deterrence aims to prevent service disruptions or public safety hazards.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Committee Action: Referred to the Codes Committee on February 21, 2025.
  • Next Steps: The bill will be considered by the Codes Committee, with possible amendments, before moving to the full chamber for debate and a vote.
  • Related Legislation: S 9708 from a prior session may provide context or a predecessor framework for this issue.

How to Follow Up for Details

  • To see the exact text and specific amendments, check the official legislative portal for S 5485 (New York Senate or corresponding state site) and monitor Codes Committee activity.
  • Review related bill S 9708 for prior-session context and any cross-referenced provisions.

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

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