New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8890
Relates to the effect the death of a defendant has on a pending appeal
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Dean Murray (Republican/Conservative)
Cosponsors (7)
- Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (Republican/Conservative)
- Patrick M. Gallivan (Republican/Conservative)
- Pamela Helming (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
- Jack M. Martins (Republican/Conservative)
- Mario Mattera (Republican/Conservative)
- Anthony H. Palumbo (Republican)
- Dan Stec (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Provides that if a defendant dies when they have a pending appeal, such appeal shall be dismissed and the trial court's judgment shall remain in effect.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 Senate | Codes Vote | fail | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- May 18, 2026 · Senate
DEFEATED IN CODES - Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CODES