New York S03526 creates new crimes of child abuse, vulnerable elderly person or incompetent or physically disabled person abuse, and torture.

New York S03526 amends the penal law by adding new sections for crimes of child abuse, vulnerable elderly person or incompetent or physically disabled person abuse, and torture. Child abuse in the second degree is a class B felony, while child abuse in the first degree is a class A felony. Vulnerable elderly person or incompetent or physically disabled person abuse in the second degree is a class B felony, and in the first degree is a class A felony. Torture is a class A felony and does not require proof that the victim suffered pain. This act shall take effect 30 days after becoming law.

New York S03526 creates new crimes of child abuse, vulnerable elderly person or incompetent or physically disabled person abuse, and torture.

New York S03526 amends the penal law by adding new sections for crimes of child abuse, vulnerable elderly person or incompetent or physically disabled person abuse, and torture. Child abuse in the second degree is a class B felony, while child abuse in the first degree is a class A felony. Vulnerable elderly person or incompetent or physically disabled person abuse in the second degree is a class B felony, and in the first degree is a class A felony. Torture is a class A felony and does not require proof that the victim suffered pain. This act shall take effect 30 days after becoming law.