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Bill > A01297
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
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", is comprehensive legislation aimed at eliminating mandatory minimum sentences and reforming the state's sentencing framework. The bill makes several key changes to the penal law and criminal procedure law, fundamentally shifting the approach to sentencing. It gives judges more discretion in determining appropriate sentences by removing mandatory minimum terms and allowing courts to impose definite sentences of less than one year or alternative forms of punishment like probation. The bill modifies sentencing guidelines for various felony classes, removes several provisions related to mandatory sentencing for specific offenses, and emphasizes rehabilitative goals over punitive measures. Key modifications include allowing courts to fix sentences based on individualized circumstances, reducing mandatory minimum terms, expanding alternatives to imprisonment, and requiring courts to provide written explanations for sentencing decisions. The legislation also removes provisions related to mandatory sentencing for drug offenses, violent felonies, and other specific crime categories, with the overarching goal of creating a more flexible and individualized approach to criminal sentencing that prioritizes rehabilitation and proportional punishment.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (58)
Demond Meeks (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Noah Burroughs (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Landon Dais (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Larinda Hooks (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Nikki Lucas (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Kwani O'Pharrow (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Jon Rivera (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Claire Valdez (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
David Weprin (D),
Jordan Wright (D),
John Zaccaro (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1297 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01297&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01297 |
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