New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 611: Provides for victim statements at the sentencing of a defendant for a misdemeanor
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 611 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for victim statements at the sentencing of a defendant for a misdemeanor. Primary sponsor: Toby Stavisky (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 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 for victim statements, or statements from anyone designated by a victim to speak, at the sentencing of a defendant for certain misdemeanors.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Stavisky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Rob Rolison | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
“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
- RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- REPASSED SENATE
- AMENDED ON THIRD READING 611B
- VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY
- REFERRED TO CODES
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
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