New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 390: Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 390 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant. Primary sponsor: Tony Palumbo (Republican). It lists 2 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.
Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the deceased victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant, rather than allowing only a single member of the victim's family to read a statement in court, upon consultation with counsel for the defendant and the people.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Palumbo | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| Tom O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 58 |
“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