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A 66842025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEREPUBLICAN

Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant

Introduced Mar 7, 2025Mike Tannousis (R-NY)

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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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Mar 7, 2025

REFERRED TO CODES

House
May 13, 2025

HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES

House
Jan 7, 2026

REFERRED TO CODES

House