New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5637: Expands juvenile offender status to include certain sex offenses committed by persons 13, 14 or 15 years of age
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5637 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands juvenile offender status to include certain sex offenses committed by persons 13, 14 or 15 years of age. Primary sponsor: Joe Sempolinski (Republican/Conservative). 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.
Expands juvenile offender status to include rape in the first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse in the second degree and aggravated sexual abuse in the third degree if committed by persons thirteen, fourteen or fifteen years of age.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Sempolinski | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 148 |
“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