New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 10691: Enacts "Jacob Freytes' law"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 10691 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on September 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts "Jacob Freytes' law". Primary sponsor: Steve Chan (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (September 4, 2026): REFERRED TO RULES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts "Jacob Freytes' law"; provides that a person is guilty of murder in the second degree when they recklessly cause the death of a person less than eighteen years old; relates to sentences of imprisonment for felonies for causing the death of a person less than eighteen years old.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Chan | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 17 |
“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 RULES