New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6735: Relates to peremptory challenges where there are two or more defendants
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 6735 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to peremptory challenges where there are two or more defendants. Primary sponsor: Pat Fahy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY A934A.
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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 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Fahy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A934A
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1498
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 6735A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES