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NY S08890
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dean Murray
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AI Summary
- Requires dismissal of a criminal appeal when a defendant dies while the appeal is pending, regardless of cause of death, with the trial court's conviction remaining in effect
- Mandates that court records acknowledge the defendant's presumption of innocence was removed by the conviction, and note the conviction was neither affirmed nor reversed on appeal
- Allows prosecutors to apply to reinstate convictions that were previously vacated due to a defendant's death during appeal, with appellate divisions required to grant such applications
- Applies retroactively to convictions that were vacated prior to the effective date of the act
- Amends New York Criminal Procedure Law by adding new section 470.65
Legislative Description
Provides that if a defendant dies when they have a pending appeal, such appeal shall be dismissed and the trial court's judgment shall remain in effect.
Last Action
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Codes1/13/2026
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