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NY S08540
Bill
Status
6/19/2018
Primary Sponsor
Susan Serino
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AI Summary
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Amends Penal Law Section 70.25 to allow consecutive sentences (rather than concurrent) when a person commits multiple offenses through a single act or omission
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Requires three conditions for consecutive sentencing: (1) the person was under supervised release, conditional release, probation, or parole at the time of the offense; (2) there were multiple victims who each sustained serious physical injury or death; and (3) at least one conviction is for a homicide under Article 125
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Maintains existing exception that sentences must run concurrently if any conviction is for a violation of Section 270.20 of the Penal Law
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Takes effect on November 1st following the date the bill becomes law
Legislative Description
Permits consecutive sentencing for homicide convictions where there are multiple victims and the defendant was on parole or probation at the time of the crime.
Last Action
referred to codes
6/19/2018