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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the judiciary law, in relation to removing the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons; and to repeal certain provisions of such law related thereto
AI Summary
This bill removes the existing lifetime ban on jury duty for individuals with felony convictions, replacing it with a more limited restriction. Specifically, the legislation repeals Subdivision 3 of section 510 of the judiciary law (which previously imposed the lifetime ban) and amends section 517 to clarify that a person's jury service will only be postponed while they are actively incarcerated for a felony conviction. This means that once a person has completed their prison sentence, they would be eligible to serve on a jury, in contrast to the previous law that permanently excluded convicted felons from jury duty. The change reflects a growing recognition that individuals who have served their time should be reintegrated into civic responsibilities and not face perpetual disenfranchisement. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, allowing for prompt implementation of the new jury service rules.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (45)
Eddie Gibbs (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Noah Burroughs (D),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Landon Dais (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Larinda Hooks (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Micah Lasher (D),
Nikki Lucas (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Kwani O'Pharrow (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Emerita Torres (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
David Weprin (D),
Jordan Wright (D),
John Zaccaro (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to judiciary (on 02/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5414 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05414&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05414 |
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