New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8354: Requires that all victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing

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

Plain-language summary

S 8354 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on June 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires that all victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing. Primary sponsor: Toby Stavisky (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Toby Stavisky (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.