NY A11446

Creates new section 240.25 of Criminal Procedure Law establishing comprehensive requirements for prosecutors to disclose exculpatory information to defendants

Requires prosecutors to disclose exculpatory information within 28 days of arraignment on first charging instrument, including information casting doubt on guilt, evidence admissibility issues, witness incentives, criminal records, pending charges, and failed identifications

Mandates additional disclosures 21 days before trial regarding witness credibility, inconsistent statements, bias or prejudice, and mental or physical impairments affecting witness reliability

Establishes continuing obligation for prosecutors to promptly notify defendants of additional exculpatory information discovered after initial disclosure periods

Authorizes courts to impose sanctions for late or failed disclosure including time extensions, reopening pretrial hearings, excluding evidence, jury instructions about withheld evidence, and referral to attorney disciplinary committees for intentional or reckless violations