New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 720: Relates to conferring youthful offender status upon conviction of an eligible youth for a misdemeanor
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 720 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to conferring youthful offender status upon conviction of an eligible youth for a misdemeanor. Primary sponsor: Eddie Gibbs (Democratic). It lists 5 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.
Relates to conferring youthful offender status upon conviction of an eligible youth for a misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Gibbs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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
- REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
- REFERRED TO CODES