New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5165: Provides that sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5165 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole. Primary sponsor: Joe DeStefano (Republican/Conservative). 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 that sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4 · Republican/Conservative 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe DeStefano | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Joe Angelino | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 121 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Ari Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| John Lemondes | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 126 |
| Angelo Morinello | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Mike Reilly | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
“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