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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, the criminal procedure law and the correction law, in relation to eliminating mandatory minimums; to amend the sentencing reform act of 1995, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; to amend chapter 339 of the laws of 1972, amending the correction law and the penal law relating to inmate work release, furlough and leave, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; to amend chapter 435 of the laws of 1997, amending the military law and other laws relating to various provisions, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; to amend part E of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003, amending the correction law and other laws relating to various provisions, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to repeal certain provisions of the penal law, the criminal procedure law and the correction law relating thereto
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Marvin Mayfield Act," aims to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences in New York by allowing judges to set sentences based on individualized findings and the minimum necessary to achieve sentencing goals, rather than being bound by predetermined minimums. It also modifies the requirements for pre-sentence investigation reports to include the financial cost of incarceration and ensures defendants have the opportunity to challenge information in these reports before sentencing. The act revises sentencing guidelines for various felonies, including drug offenses and sex offenses, by removing rigid minimums and allowing for more judicial discretion in determining sentence lengths, while also repealing several existing sentencing provisions and making conforming amendments to related laws.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (29)
Zellnor Myrie (D)*,
Jamaal Bailey (D),
April Baskin (D),
Erik Bottcher (D),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Cordell Cleare (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Jeremy Cooney (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Kristen Gonzalez (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
John Liu (D),
Rachel May (D),
Shelley Mayer (D),
Kevin Parker (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
James Sanders (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
Sam Sutton (D),
Lea Webb (D),
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 1209A (on 05/12/2026)
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