Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status or young adult offender status; repealer
Summary
Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status; adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status; provides for process and sentencing requirements related to such statuses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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What changed between versions
S4330
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S4330A
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MODERATE
The bill was renumbered to S. 4330-A and updated to reflect its progression through the legislative process. The core definitions regarding who qualifies as a 'youth' were modernized to use gender-neutral language. The criteria for granting youthful offender status were expanded to include 'adverse childhood experiences' and other factors that promote justice, while also clarifying the court's ability to make this determination before a guilty plea is entered.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on granting youthful offender status to individuals charged with crimes between ages 16 and 19, but the eligibility factors and procedural requirements have been broadened and clarified.
DEFINITION
Updated gendered pronouns to gender-neutral language (e.g., changed 'he' to 'they') in the definition of 'youth'.
ELIGIBILITY
Added 'adverse childhood experiences' as a specific factor courts must consider when deciding on youthful offender status.
REQUIREMENT
Established a new requirement for courts to consider granting youthful offender status before a defendant enters a guilty plea, allowing for reconsideration after conviction if the initial decision was negative.
Reorganized the list of factors courts must weigh when determining eligibility, removing a specific clause about minor participation in crimes and adding broader factors to support justice.
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4330A
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Zellnor Myrie
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jose Serrano
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Kristen Gonzalez
DDemocratic/Working Families
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