Increases the maximum sentence of imprisonment for certain misdemeanors to one year; repealer
This bill increases the maximum jail term for certain misdemeanors from 364 days to one full year. It directly affects individuals convicted of Class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors under New York's penal law. The key change amends specific sections of the penal law to update the sentencing limit, allowing courts to impose sentences up to one year for these offenses. The bill repeals a prior subdivision that previously capped sentences at 364 days for these categories.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Molitor
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Ed Ra
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jodi Giglio
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Ken Blankenbush
RRepublican
Co
Robert Smullen
RRepublican
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