NY S00330

Requires appellate courts to modify judgments when a sentence is determined to be illegal, unduly harsh, or severe (changes "may" to "shall")

Prohibits defendants from waiving their right to appeal sentence fairness, making appellate review of sentences mandatory regardless of any appeal waiver agreements

Amends Section 470.15 of the Criminal Procedure Law governing appellate court powers

Takes effect 60 days after becoming law