New York A05751 increases the severity of vehicular manslaughter and homicide offenses, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
New York A05751, also known as Kane's Law, amends the state's penal and vehicle and traffic laws. It elevates the classification of vehicular manslaughter in the second degree to a class C felony, vehicular manslaughter in the first degree to a class B felony, and aggravated vehicular homicide to a class A-2 felony. Additionally, it raises the classification of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree to a class D felony. The law takes effect immediately.
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