Establishes the crime of larceny of a controlled substance making it an A-II felony to steal more than 25 dosage units of a schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance from a pharmacy.

New York Senate Bill S05889, introduced by Senator Andrew Lanza, proposes a new crime called "larceny of a controlled substance." This crime would apply when someone steals more than 25 dosage units of a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance from a pharmacy. If passed, this offense would be classified as a Class A-II felony, which is a serious crime in New York State. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/text/S05889/id/3150015?utm_source=openai))

While there is no specific media coverage available for this bill, the proposed legislation aligns with ongoing efforts to combat the theft and misuse of controlled substances. By increasing penalties for significant thefts from pharmacies, the bill aims to deter such crimes and protect public health.

No negative media coverage has been identified for this bill. However, some may argue that the bill could lead to overcrowding in correctional facilities due to the severe penalties associated with Class A-II felonies.