New York A05579 creates a class E felony for first-time domestic violence offenses committed in the presence of children.

New York A05579 amends the penal law to establish a class E felony for committing specified domestic violence offenses in the presence of children aged fifteen or under. The bill defines a "specified offense" as any of several crimes, including assault, menacing, stalking, and others. The law applies to individuals related by blood or marriage, those who have or had a child together, or unrelated persons living together. The penalty for such offenses is a class E felony, with sentences to be served consecutively to any underlying offense. The bill takes effect thirty days after becoming law.

New York A05579 creates a class E felony for first-time domestic violence offenses committed in the presence of children.

New York A05579 amends the penal law to establish a class E felony for committing specified domestic violence offenses in the presence of children aged fifteen or under. The bill defines a "specified offense" as any of several crimes, including assault, menacing, stalking, and others. The law applies to individuals related by blood or marriage, those who have or had a child together, or unrelated persons living together. The penalty for such offenses is a class E felony, with sentences to be served consecutively to any underlying offense. The bill takes effect thirty days after becoming law.