New York A03851 amends the penal law to classify staging a motor vehicle accident in the second degree as a crime.

New York A03851 amends the penal law to redefine staging a motor vehicle accident in the second degree. It specifies that anyone who directs, hires, requests, encourages, orchestrates, or invites another individual to cause a collision involving a motor vehicle with intent to commit a fraudulent insurance act is guilty of this crime. The offense is classified as a class E felony. The amendment takes effect 60 days after the law is enacted.

New York A03851 amends the penal law to classify staging a motor vehicle accident in the second degree as a crime.

New York A03851 amends the penal law to redefine staging a motor vehicle accident in the second degree. It specifies that anyone who directs, hires, requests, encourages, orchestrates, or invites another individual to cause a collision involving a motor vehicle with intent to commit a fraudulent insurance act is guilty of this crime. The offense is classified as a class E felony. The amendment takes effect 60 days after the law is enacted.