New YorkListed murders causing a person under 18 to die would require life without parole
If enacted, the proposal would treat recklessly causing someone under 18 to die as second-degree murder and require life without parole for listed murders.
What it does
The text says recklessly causing someone under 18 to die is second-degree murder. It also requires life without parole for listed murder convictions when the victim was under 18.
Argument forLife without parole could impose a severe penalty for listed murders that cause a person under 18 to die.
Argument againstA person sentenced to life without parole could have no chance to seek release later, even if they change while in prison.
More detail
The text says a person who recklessly causes the death of someone under 18 commits second-degree murder. It also says a person convicted of listed murders causing such a death must receive life without parole. The provisions concern deaths of people under 18. The reckless-death provision applies when a person recklessly causes the death. The life-without-parole sentence applies upon conviction for the listed crimes. The bill says it would take effect immediately.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 4REFERRED TO RULESIntroduced
Criminal Justice