A 2473 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

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