New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7449: Creates the crime of prosecutorial misconduct
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7449 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the crime of prosecutorial misconduct. Primary sponsor: Gary Pretlow (Democratic). 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 if a prosecutor withholds information proving the innocence of an individual convicted of or charged with a crime, such prosecutor shall be guilty of a felony with the term of imprisonment being twice that of the term of imprisonment the individual charged with the crime is faced with or twice that which the individual has been sentenced to.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Pretlow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
“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