New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 934: Relates to peremptory challenges where there are two or more defendants
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 934 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to peremptory challenges where there are two or more defendants. Primary sponsor: Bill Magnarelli (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 16, 2025): SIGNED CHAP.440.
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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 there is a tie when there is an even number of defendants, a peremptory challenge must be allowed.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Magnarelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Jen Lunsford | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SIGNED CHAP.440
- DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
- RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- 3RD READING CAL.1498
- SUBSTITUTED FOR S6735A
- REFERRED TO CODES
- DELIVERED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.122
- REPORTED
- PRINT NUMBER 934A
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