A 10797 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment

Summary

Provides that in order to present the claim for unjust conviction and imprisonment, claimant must establish by documentary evidence that: they have been convicted of one or more felonies or misdemeanors against the state and subsequently sentenced to a term of imprisonment, and have served all or any part of the sentence; and they have had the one or more felonies and misdemeanors dismissed with prejudice following serving all or part of the sentence; and their claim is not time-barred.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

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Governor

Introduced Apr 1, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

A10797 → A10797A · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add a new requirement that claimants must provide DNA evidence proving their innocence to receive priority scheduling in court. Additionally, the bill updated gendered language to use gender-neutral terms throughout the text.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding court procedure was expanded to include a specific DNA evidence requirement for priority treatment.

REQUIREMENT

Added a mandatory requirement that claimants must assert proof of innocence through DNA evidence to receive docket priority in court proceedings.

TECHNICAL

Changed gendered pronouns (e.g., 'he', 'his') to gender-neutral terms ('they', 'their') to ensure inclusivity.

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 10797A

lower

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor