New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8929: Relates to convictions under the felony murder rule; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8929 is a bill introduced in the New York House on July 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to convictions under the felony murder rule; repealer. Primary sponsor: Robert Carroll (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8929A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals the crime of felony murder; permits vacating conviction and resentencing of defendants convicted of felony murder; requires reporting of certain crime statistics and information.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Carroll | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Emily Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Dana Levenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 95 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8929A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES