Assembly bill · A5522 (2025-26)
Provides that the sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Alec Brook-Krasny (Assembly Member, District 46, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Provides that the sentence for committing murder in the first degree when the victim is a police officer, peace officer or correction officer shall be either death or life imprisonment without parole.
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Amends the Penal Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Codes · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- May 13, 2026
Held for Consideration in Codes
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Feb 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
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