New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 10797: Relates to claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 10797 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment. Primary sponsor: Larinda Hooks (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 10797A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that in order to present the claim for unjust conviction and imprisonment, claimant must establish by documentary evidence that: they have been convicted of one or more felonies or misdemeanors against the state and subsequently sentenced to a term of imprisonment, and have served all or any part of the sentence; and they have had the one or more felonies and misdemeanors dismissed with prejudice following serving all or part of the sentence; and their claim is not time-barred.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larinda Hooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 35 |
| Demond Meeks | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 137 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 10797A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY