New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5783: Enacts "Paula's law"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5783 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts "Paula's law". Primary sponsor: Pat Chludzinski (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 being eighteen years old or more, while in the course of committing rape in the first, second or third degree, criminal sexual act in the first, second or third degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse in the first, second, third or fourth degree, or incest in the first, second or third degree, against a person less than eighteen years old, such defendant intentionally causes the death of such person.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Chludzinski | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 143 |
| Matt Slater | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 94 |
“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
- HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES