A 2138 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Provides for victim statements at the sentencing of a defendant for a misdemeanor

This bill allows victims of certain misdemeanor offenses to make statements at sentencing. Specifically, it applies when a defendant pleads guilty to a misdemeanor related to a vehicle traffic offense that originally involved a felony charge resulting in serious physical injury to the victim. Victims must request this statement at least 10 days before sentencing, and the court must notify the defendant at least 7 days in advance. If the defendant doesn't receive timely notice, they may request a sentencing delay. The bill does not apply to all misdemeanors, only those tied to specific traffic-related felony charges with serious injury.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action May 11, 2026
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A2138A A2138B · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to allow a victim to designate another person to speak on their behalf during sentencing, expanding the right to be heard beyond just the victim personally. The bill's procedural history was updated to reflect its current status in the legislative process.
Scope change
The scope of who can make a victim impact statement was expanded from the victim alone to include anyone designated by the victim.
ELIGIBILITY

The right to make a statement at sentencing was extended to anyone designated by the victim to speak on their behalf, in addition to the victim themselves.

TECHNICAL

The bill's title and procedural history were updated to reflect the addition of a new sponsor and the bill's progression through committee stages.

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Total actions
6
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
May 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 2138B
lower
May 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 2138A
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors

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