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Bill > A05977
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Introduced
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to motions for resentencing by the people
AI Summary
This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow district attorneys (DAs) to file motions for resentencing for certain individuals who have served at least 20 years for a Class A felony or 15 years for any other felony, including those who pleaded guilty. The court can then reduce the sentence if it determines that doing so is in the interest of justice, based on factors like the defendant's risk to the community, disciplinary record, rehabilitation efforts, and age. The bill aims to address the high incarceration rates in New York, particularly for individuals who have been rehabilitated but are still serving lengthy sentences.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5977 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05977&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05977 |
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