New York S04089 amends the criminal procedure law to require jury instructions to include certain defenses and explicitly state that bias, sympathy.

New York S04089 amends the criminal procedure law to mandate that jury instructions include certain defenses. It specifies that instructions must include, but not be limited to, the directive "Do not let bias, sympathy, prejudice, or public opinion influence your decision." The bill defines "bias" as bias based on the victim's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The intent is to prevent bias in jury deliberations and to ensure fair trials.

New York S04089 amends the criminal procedure law to require jury instructions to include certain defenses and explicitly state that bias, sympathy.

New York S04089 amends the criminal procedure law to mandate that jury instructions include certain defenses. It specifies that instructions must include, but not be limited to, the directive "Do not let bias, sympathy, prejudice, or public opinion influence your decision." The bill defines "bias" as bias based on the victim's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The intent is to prevent bias in jury deliberations and to ensure fair trials.