New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 2559: Expands the definition of the offense of murder in the first degree to include murder occurring after an attempt to commit certain sexual offenses

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

A 2559 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands the definition of the offense of murder in the first degree to include murder occurring after an attempt to commit certain sexual offenses. Primary sponsor: Steve Hawley (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Steve Hawley (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.