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This bill, titled "Relates to motions to vacate judgment," aims to expand the ability of individuals convicted of crimes to challenge their convictions. Key provisions include authorizing motions to vacate a judgment if the offense for which someone was convicted has since been decriminalized or reduced to a lesser offense by the legislature, or if the conviction is found to be legally insufficient based on subsequent judicial rulings. It also allows these motions to be filed at any time after a judgment is entered, whether through a trial or a plea, and introduces new grounds for vacating a judgment, such as actual innocence or if the conviction was a result of being a victim of human trafficking. The bill also makes changes to the process of assigning legal counsel for these motions, clarifies discovery procedures, and mandates the collection and reporting of data related to these motions to improve transparency and understanding of the justice system.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6319