New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6855: Provides that the intentional murder of a child under the age of twelve shall be a first degree murder offense
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 6855 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that the intentional murder of a child under the age of twelve shall be a first degree murder offense. Primary sponsor: Vivian Cook (Democratic). 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 the intentional murder of a child under the age of twelve shall be a first degree murder offense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Cook | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Marianne Buttenschon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Pamela Hunter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 128 |
| Al Stirpe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“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