Establishes "Jacob Freytes' law" to classify reckless killing of minors under 18 as second-degree murder.

New York S10691, known as "Jacob Freytes' law," amends the penal law to classify a person as guilty of second-degree murder when they recklessly cause the death of a person less than eighteen years old. The bill also outlines sentencing provisions for felonies involving the death of a person under eighteen, including life imprisonment without parole for certain offenses. This law aims to address the severity of causing the death of a minor through reckless actions.

Establishes "Jacob Freytes' law" to classify reckless killing of minors under 18 as second-degree murder.

New York S10691, known as "Jacob Freytes' law," amends the penal law to classify a person as guilty of second-degree murder when they recklessly cause the death of a person less than eighteen years old. The bill also outlines sentencing provisions for felonies involving the death of a person under eighteen, including life imprisonment without parole for certain offenses. This law aims to address the severity of causing the death of a minor through reckless actions.