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NY S 10691

in committee

Enacts "Jacob Freytes' law"

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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Did NY S 10691 pass?

Not yet. NY S 10691 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-04): REFERRED TO RULES

What is NY S 10691 about?

Enacts "Jacob Freytes' law"; provides that a person is guilty of murder in the second degree when they recklessly cause the death of a person less than eighteen years old; relates to sentences of imprisonment for felonies for causing the death of a person less than eighteen years old.

Who sponsors NY S 10691?

Stephen T. Chan is the primary sponsor of NY S 10691.

Description

Enacts "Jacob Freytes' law"; provides that a person is guilty of murder in the second degree when they recklessly cause the death of a person less than eighteen years old; relates to sentences of imprisonment for felonies for causing the death of a person less than eighteen years old.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-09-04 — REFERRED TO RULES
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Sponsors

  • Stephen T. Chanprimary

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  1. 2026-09-04

    REFERRED TO RULES

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S10691?summary=&detail=

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