New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8567: Redefines culpability from not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect to responsible but for mental disease or defect

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

Plain-language summary

S 8567 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on November 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Redefines culpability from not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect to responsible but for mental disease or defect. Primary sponsor: Joe Griffo (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Griffo (Republican/Conservative).