S 4330 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status or young adult offender status; repealer

Summary
Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status; adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status; provides for process and sentencing requirements related to such statuses.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Feb 2, 2026
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S4330 S4330A · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was renumbered to S. 4330-A and updated to reflect its progression through the legislative process. The core definitions regarding who qualifies as a 'youth' were modernized to use gender-neutral language. The criteria for granting youthful offender status were expanded to include 'adverse childhood experiences' and other factors that promote justice, while also clarifying the court's ability to make this determination before a guilty plea is entered.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on granting youthful offender status to individuals charged with crimes between ages 16 and 19, but the eligibility factors and procedural requirements have been broadened and clarified.
DEFINITION

Updated gendered pronouns to gender-neutral language (e.g., changed 'he' to 'they') in the definition of 'youth'.

ELIGIBILITY

Added 'adverse childhood experiences' as a specific factor courts must consider when deciding on youthful offender status.

REQUIREMENT

Established a new requirement for courts to consider granting youthful offender status before a defendant enters a guilty plea, allowing for reconsideration after conviction if the initial decision was negative.

Reorganized the list of factors courts must weigh when determining eligibility, removing a specific clause about minor participation in crimes and adding broader factors to support justice.

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Committee
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Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4330A
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Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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Feb 4, 2025
Committee
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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

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