New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7173: Provides for the return of fines, restitution and reparation payments where there was an unjust conviction
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 7173 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for the return of fines, restitution and reparation payments where there was an unjust conviction. Primary sponsor: Cordell Cleare (Democratic). It lists 7 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.
Provides for the return of fines, restitution and reparation payments and any interest thereon where a defendant is subsequently pardoned upon the ground of innocence or the conviction is reversed or vacated.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordell Cleare | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Jamaal Bailey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Kevin Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| James Sanders | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“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