Asking Albany · Res 0464-2026
Legislation recognizing postpartum mental illness as a mitigating factor in criminal sentencing
New York City Council
Sponsor: Linda Lee (Council Member, District 23, Democratic)
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation recognizing postpartum mental illness as a mitigating factor in criminal sentencing
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This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.
Summary
Recognizing postpartum mental illness as a mitigating factor in criminal sentencing.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
Cosponsors
20
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic18
- Republican1
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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- Shahana K. Hanif
- Kevin C. Riley
- Farah N. Louis
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Crystal Hudson
- Kamillah Hanks
- Harvey D. Epstein
- Virginia Maloney
- Carl Wilson
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Chris Banks
- Shaun Abreu
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- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Amanda C. Farías
- Sandra Ung
- Frank Morano
- Lincoln Restler
- Althea V. Stevens
- Justin E. Sanchez
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Full history
- Oct 27, 2026
Hearing held
This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
- Oct 27, 2026
Hearing held
This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Women and Gender Equity
- Oct 27, 2026
Held over
This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
- Oct 27, 2026
Held over
This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Women and Gender Equity
- May 14, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
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- May 14, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice
NYC Council
Read the record
- Official record (opens in a new tab) The authoritative record on the NYC Council's Legistar.
- Readable version (intro.nyc) (opens in a new tab) An independent, easier-to-read copy of the same bill. Not an official source.