New York S06565 amends the penal law to classify arson in the first degree when a person intentionally damages a building or motor vehicle by causing.

New York S06565 amends Section 150.20 of the penal law to establish that a person is guilty of arson in the first degree when they intentionally cause an explosion or fire that damages a building or motor vehicle. The arson must be accelerated by the use of ignitable liquid or flammable gas. This act also applies when the explosion or fire is caused by an explosive, results in serious physical injury to a non-participant, or is committed for financial gain.

New York S06565 amends the penal law to classify arson in the first degree when a person intentionally damages a building or motor vehicle by causing.

New York S06565 amends Section 150.20 of the penal law to establish that a person is guilty of arson in the first degree when they intentionally cause an explosion or fire that damages a building or motor vehicle. The arson must be accelerated by the use of ignitable liquid or flammable gas. This act also applies when the explosion or fire is caused by an explosive, results in serious physical injury to a non-participant, or is committed for financial gain.