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NY S02576

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 125.05 of the penal law to designate the existing definition of "person" for homicide purposes as "Mya's law"
  • The definition states that "person," when referring to a homicide victim, means a human being who has been born and is alive
  • Does not change the substantive definition, only adds the memorial name "Mya's law" to the existing provision
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage
  • Introduced by Senator Ortt and referred to the Committee on Codes

Legislative Description

Designates the definition of person for the purposes of homicide as Mya's law.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/21/2025

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