New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 684: Relates to commission of murder in the first degree; 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 684 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to commission of murder in the first degree; provides that sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole. Primary sponsor: Will Barclay (Republican). It lists 8 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.
Includes intentionally selecting a victim based on certain actual or perceived traits in the crime of murder in the first degree; 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 5 · Republican/Conservative 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barclay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Joe Angelino | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 121 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Michael Durso | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian | House | 9 |
| Jeff Gallahan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 131 |
| Steve Hawley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Phil Palmesano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 132 |
| Matt Simpson | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 114 |
“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