Relates to the definition of person for the purposes of homicide
This bill amends New York's penal law to define "person" in homicide cases as "a human being who has been born and is alive." It specifically names this definition "Mya's law" and applies it to homicide prosecutions. The change modifies existing legal language without creating new penalties or programs, directly affecting how homicide charges are legally interpreted in court.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Hawley
RRepublican
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Jodi Giglio
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
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