Relates to the definition of person for the purposes of homicide
S 2576 amends New York's criminal code to define "person" in homicide cases as a living, born human being. This change, named "Mya's law," specifies that only individuals who have been fully born and are alive qualify as homicide victims under the law. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment. It directly affects how homicide charges are applied, particularly in cases involving infants or unborn individuals.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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upper
Jan 21, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Rob Ortt
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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