Establishes the crime of corporate catastrophe

Summary

The bill adds Article 280 to New York's penal law, making it a felony for corporate officers, managers, directors, or members to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly cause a catastrophe, create a risk of one, or fail to prevent one. It also strips any offending corporation of the right to operate in the state for a minimum of twenty years. The measure aims to hold corporate decision‑makers accountable for severe public harm.

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