Amends the penal law to redefine second felony drug offenders.

This bill amends the penal law to redefine second felony drug offenders by excluding those whose prior felony conviction was a violent felony. It also repeals subdivision 4 of section 70.70 of the penal law. The changes apply to cases where a sentence upon a conviction is imposed on or after the effective date of the act.

Amends the penal law to redefine second felony drug offenders.

This bill amends the penal law to redefine second felony drug offenders by excluding those whose prior felony conviction was a violent felony. It also repeals subdivision 4 of section 70.70 of the penal law. The changes apply to cases where a sentence upon a conviction is imposed on or after the effective date of the act.