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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
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 more discretion in sentencing. It revises various sections of the penal law, criminal procedure law, and correction law to achieve this. Key provisions include requiring courts to issue written decisions explaining their sentencing choices, mandating that pre-sentence investigation reports include the financial cost of incarceration, and allowing defendants to challenge information in these reports before sentencing. The bill also modifies rules regarding the length and imposition of determinate and indeterminate sentences, aiming to ensure sentences are the minimum necessary to achieve sentencing goals like public safety and rehabilitation. Additionally, it repeals several sections related to sentencing and modifies provisions concerning post-release supervision and the eligibility for certain correctional programs.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (58)
Demond Meeks (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),
Erik Dilan (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),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Diana Moreno (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Jonathan Rivera (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (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
print number 1297a (on 05/12/2026)
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