New York bill A08932 establishes the offense of aggravated reckless endangerment and requires courts to consider it for securing an order.

Bill A08932 amends the New York penal law by adding a new section defining the offense of aggravated reckless endangerment. This offense occurs when a person knowingly possesses fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative and recklessly exposes first responders, correction officers, correctional facility employees, or active-duty military personnel to it, likely resulting in illness or injury. Aggravated reckless endangerment is classified as a class C felony.

New York bill A08932 establishes the offense of aggravated reckless endangerment and requires courts to consider it for securing an order.

Bill A08932 amends the New York penal law by adding a new section defining the offense of aggravated reckless endangerment. This offense occurs when a person knowingly possesses fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative and recklessly exposes first responders, correction officers, correctional facility employees, or active-duty military personnel to it, likely resulting in illness or injury. Aggravated reckless endangerment is classified as a class C felony.