A 934 - New York Assembly (2025-2026) - Relates to peremptory challenges where there are two or more defendants

Sponsor

First Action

Jan 8, 2025

Latest Action

Oct 16, 2025

Origin Chamber

Assembly

Type

Bill

Bill Number

934

State

New York

Session

2025-2026

Sponsorship by Party

William B. Magnarelli

Primary

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Cosponsor

Cosponsor

Cosponsor

Assembly Votes (1)

Senate Votes (1)

checkPassed on May 12, 2025

Motion Text

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Bailey

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Christopher S. Friend

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Claire Valdez

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Clyde Vanel

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Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes

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Jackson

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Jessica González-Rojas

Yes

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Michael J. Fitzpatrick

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Monique Chandler-Waterman

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Mr. Speaker

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Phara Souffrant Forrest

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Phil Steck

Yes

Philip A. Palmesano

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Ramos

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Rebecca A. Seawright

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Rebecca Kassay

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Rivera

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Robert C. Carroll

Yes

Robert Smullen

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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

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William B. Magnarelli

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Summary

Provides that if there is a tie when there is an even number of defendants, a peremptory challenge must be allowed.

Text (2)

A934

http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?sh=printbill&bn=A934&term=2025&Text=Y

http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/A934

A934A

http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/A934A

Actions (14)

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10/16/2025

Assembly

SIGNED CHAP.440

10/09/2025

Assembly

DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

06/06/2025

Senate

RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

06/06/2025

Senate

PASSED SENATE

06/06/2025

Senate

3RD READING CAL.1498

06/06/2025

Senate

SUBSTITUTED FOR S6735A

05/12/2025

Senate

REFERRED TO CODES

05/12/2025

Assembly

DELIVERED TO SENATE

05/12/2025

Assembly

PASSED ASSEMBLY

05/08/2025

Assembly

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.122

05/06/2025

Assembly

REPORTED

04/25/2025

Assembly

PRINT NUMBER 934A

04/25/2025

Assembly

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

01/08/2025

Assembly

REFERRED TO CODES

Sources

NY Legislature

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A934?summary=&detail=

http://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A934

https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A00934&term=2025

Open States

https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2025-2026/A934/

Record Created

Jan 8, 2025 11:08:32 AM

Record Updated

Nov 7, 2025 7:53:53 AM