S.08464

Repeals felony murder crime, allows vacating and resentencing of prior convictions, mandates crime statistics reporting.

New York bill S08464 repeals the crime of felony murder, allowing for the vacating of prior convictions and resentencing of defendants. It mandates the Office of Court Administration to notify eligible individuals about their potential eligibility for vacatur and resentencing. The bill also requires the reporting of crime statistics and information, including the number of people affected, their demographics, and the outcomes of their resentencing petitions.