New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7099: Enacts the "Michael K. Williams law" to establish a grant program to incentivize counties and municipalities to reduce prison populations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 7099 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "Michael K. Williams law" to establish a grant program to incentivize counties and municipalities to reduce prison populations. Primary sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (Democratic). It lists 6 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.
Enacts the "Michael K. Williams law" to establish a grant program to incentivize counties and municipalities to reduce prison populations; makes an appropriation therefor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Catalina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Eddie Gibbs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Dana Levenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 95 |
| Yudelka Tapia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Latrice Walker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“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