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NY S09152

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Mandates a specific Miranda rights statement emphasizing the right to consult an attorney before and during police questioning, the right to appointed counsel if unable to afford one, and the right to stop answering questions at any time

  • Requires officers to ask defendants whether they understand their rights and are willing to answer questions without an attorney present

  • Compels police to cease all questioning if a defendant indicates they do not understand their rights, and prohibits further interrogation until an attorney is provided and present

  • Applies these enhanced Miranda requirements to adults, juvenile offenders, and children across multiple sections of the Criminal Procedure Law, Executive Law, and Family Court Act

  • Takes effect January 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires that Miranda rights statements be more specific with respect to the right to counsel; requires inquiry into whether such rights are understood.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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