New York bill A03573 designates manslaughter as a class A-1 felony when a defendant causes a child's death recklessly or with intent to cause injury.

New York bill A03573 amends the penal law to change the classification of manslaughter in specific circumstances. If a defendant recklessly or with intent causes the death of a child, the crime is now classified as a class A-1 felony. Previously, such manslaughter was a class B felony. This change applies to cases where the defendant causes the death of a person under eighteen years old. The bill will take effect 60 days after it becomes law.

New York bill A03573 designates manslaughter as a class A-1 felony when a defendant causes a child's death recklessly or with intent to cause injury.

New York bill A03573 amends the penal law to change the classification of manslaughter in specific circumstances. If a defendant recklessly or with intent causes the death of a child, the crime is now classified as a class A-1 felony. Previously, such manslaughter was a class B felony. This change applies to cases where the defendant causes the death of a person under eighteen years old. The bill will take effect 60 days after it becomes law.