Bill > S08464

This bill repeals the crime of felony murder, which is a legal doctrine that allows someone to be convicted of murder even if they did not directly cause a death, as long as a death occurred during the commission of a dangerous felony. The bill also allows individuals previously convicted under this doctrine to have their convictions vacated, meaning they are officially set aside, and to be resentenced, potentially leading to a reduced sentence or release. Furthermore, it mandates the reporting of certain crime statistics related to these convictions to provide transparency and inform future policy.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8464