New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 972: Establishes the crime of homicide by sale of an opiate controlled substance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 972 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the crime of homicide by sale of an opiate controlled substance. Primary sponsor: Rob Rolison (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes it a class A-1 felony to sell or transport an opiate controlled substance which causes the death of another person.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Rolison | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Tom O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 58 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Bill Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES