New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 3524: Preserves the ability to appeal a violation of a defendant's right to make a statement personally at sentencing
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 3524 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Preserves the ability to appeal a violation of a defendant's right to make a statement personally at sentencing. Primary sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 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.
Preserves the ability to appeal a violation of a defendant's right to make a statement personally at sentencing notwithstanding a defendant signed an otherwise valid waiver of appeal.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Yudelka Tapia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“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
- DELIVERED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.289
- REPORTED
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES