New York S03806 amends the penal law to clarify that only individuals aged 18 and older can be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
New York S03806 amends the penal law to specify that only persons aged 18 and older can be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. The bill modifies the eligibility criteria for life imprisonment without parole, ensuring that individuals under 18 at the time of the crime are not subject to this sentence. This change applies to various crimes, including murder in the second degree, aggravated murder, terrorism, and the use of chemical or biological weapons. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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