New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6563: Relates to notification of crime victims of the death of the accused
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6563 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to notification of crime victims of the death of the accused. Primary sponsor: Charles Lavine (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the notification of a crime victim or witness of the death of the accused if such person dies during pending judicial proceedings or during any period of incarceration, parole or post-release supervision, or when an order of protection exists.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Democratic/Working Families 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lavine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Marianne Buttenschon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Pat Carroll | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 96 |
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Jen Lunsford | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Phil Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Tommy John Schiavoni | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 1 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Yudelka Tapia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Carrie Woerner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Kalman Yeger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“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 GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS