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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to murder in the first degree.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 3 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Hawley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Jeff Gallahan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 131 |
| Jodi Giglio | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 2 |
| John Lemondes | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 126 |
| Chris Tague | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES