New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4246: Provides for the return of fines, restitution and reparation payments where there was an unjust conviction
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 4246 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for the return of fines, restitution and reparation payments where there was an unjust conviction. Primary sponsor: Brian Cunningham (Democratic). It lists 7 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.
Provides for the return of fines, restitution and reparation payments and any interest thereon where a defendant is subsequently pardoned upon the ground of innocence or the conviction is reversed or vacated.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Cunningham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Vivian Cook | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Erik Dilan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Eddie Gibbs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Demond Meeks | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 137 |
| Latrice Walker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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