New York S05485 amends the penal law to classify theft of property from essential service providers as grand larceny, with higher penalties if the.

New York S05485, known as the "prevention of damage to essential infrastructure act," amends the penal law by adding sections 155.26 and 155.27. These sections establish that theft of property from essential service providers, such as utility companies, cable television companies, and internet service providers, constitutes grand larceny. Grand larceny of essential services in the second degree is a class C felony. If the theft results in a substantial interruption or impairment of services, it escalates to grand larceny of essential services in the first degree, which is a class B felony.

New York S05485 amends the penal law to classify theft of property from essential service providers as grand larceny, with higher penalties if the.

New York S05485, known as the "prevention of damage to essential infrastructure act," amends the penal law by adding sections 155.26 and 155.27. These sections establish that theft of property from essential service providers, such as utility companies, cable television companies, and internet service providers, constitutes grand larceny. Grand larceny of essential services in the second degree is a class C felony. If the theft results in a substantial interruption or impairment of services, it escalates to grand larceny of essential services in the first degree, which is a class B felony.