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NY S01641
Bill
Status
4/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Allows vulnerable elderly persons to have a social worker or informal caregiver present for emotional support when testifying in grand jury proceedings for any type of offense, with district attorney consent
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Expands protections beyond the previous law, which limited support for elderly witnesses to specific crimes like assault, sex offenses, and homicide
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Separates provisions for elderly witnesses from those for child witnesses (age 12 and under), creating a distinct paragraph in the criminal procedure law
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Requires support persons to take an oath of secrecy regarding all grand jury matters and prohibits them from answering questions for the witness or otherwise participating in proceedings
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relates to permitting support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in grand jury proceedings; allows a social worker or informal caregiver to accompany a vulnerable elderly person testifying in a grand jury proceeding, concerning any type of offense, provided that the district attorney consents.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026