Ends the imposition of a sentence of life without parole or death; repealer
This bill eliminates life without parole and the death penalty as sentencing options in New York. It repeals provisions allowing these sentences and replaces them with fixed-term imprisonment for serious crimes like murder. For example, murder in the first degree now carries a minimum 20-year sentence instead of life without parole, while murder in the second degree or aggravated murder now requires a life sentence (with parole eligibility after 15 years). The bill directly affects individuals convicted of capital offenses who would previously have faced the death penalty or life without parole. It removes all references to "life without parole" from sentencing laws and modifies parole eligibility rules for certain inmates.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Carroll
DDemocratic
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