Prohibits the governor from granting reprieves, commutations, or pardons to themselves or others involved in their illegal conduct.
This bill amends the New York State Constitution to prohibit the governor from granting reprieves, commutations, or pardons to themselves or any person involved in furthering their illegal conduct. The governor retains the power to grant such relief for all offenses except treason and cases of impeachment. The governor must report annually to the legislature on each case of reprieve, commutation, or pardon granted.
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