N.Y. Penal Law Section 135.55
Substitution of children

A person is guilty of substitution of children when, having been temporarily entrusted with a child less than one year old and intending to deceive a parent, guardian or other lawful custodian of such child, he substitutes, produces or returns to such parent, guardian or custodian a child other than the one entrusted. Substitution of children is a class E felony.

Source: Section 135.55 — Substitution of children, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/135.­55 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 10, 2026).

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