2025-2026 Regular SessionNew York Legislature

A06684

Legislative Summary

Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the deceased victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant, rather than allowing only a single member of the victim's family to read a statement in court, upon consultation with counsel for the defendant and the people.

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Bill History

3/7/2025
referred to codes
Assembly
5/13/2025
held for consideration in codes
Assembly

Roll Call Votes

Assembly Codes Committee: Held for Consideration
5/13/2025
16
Yea
6
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/7/2025)
Chamber
Assembly
Committee
Codes(Assembly)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text3/7/20252.7 KB