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NY S00024
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Tedisco
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AI Summary
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Allows victims to submit victim impact statements in video recorded format and to meet with parole board members via video conference, in addition to existing options of written, audiotaped, or in-person statements
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Expands notification requirements to victims of defendants serving combined sentences (not just indeterminate sentences) about their right to submit victim impact statements
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Requires all parole board members and presiding commissioners to review all victim impact statements related to the offense(s) prior to conducting any parole hearing
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Mandates that participating board members and commissioners sign a written attestation confirming they reviewed the victim impact statements before the hearing
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Permits victim impact statements to be obtained from a victim's "representative" (in addition to family) in homicide cases or when the victim is unable to participate
Legislative Description
Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
6/4/2025