Bill > A06525

This bill amends the New York Penal Law to mandate a life imprisonment without parole sentence for specific types of first-degree murder involving the killing of a first responder. The bill modifies existing statutes to explicitly require that when a defendant is convicted of first-degree murder under certain subparagraphs (specifically subparagraphs (i), (ii), (ii-a), or (iii) of paragraph (a) of subdivision one of section 125.27), they must be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. This means the convicted individual will not be eligible for parole or conditional release. The changes apply to individuals who are 18 years or older at the time of the crime and specifically target murder cases involving first responders. By making these modifications to sections 60.06, 70.00, and related parts of the penal law, the legislation ensures that those who murder first responders receive the most severe sentencing option available, effectively removing the possibility of future release. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, signaling the urgency and importance of protecting first responders from violent criminal acts.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6525