New York S08464 repeals the crime of felony murder, allows vacating convictions and resentencing for those previously convicted, and mandates.
New York S08464 repeals the felony murder doctrine, which allowed for murder charges even when the defendant did not commit a homicidal act. It permits vacating convictions and resentencing for those previously convicted under this doctrine. The bill also requires the reporting of crime statistics and information, including the number of people incarcerated for felony murder convictions, their demographic breakdowns, and details of resentencing applications.
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