A7725 (2025-26 session)

NY State bill

Provides that instructions to the jury shall include certain defenses; provides that such instructions shall include, but not be limited to, "Do not let bias, sympathy, prejudice, or public opinion influence your decision"; defines the term "bias".

Title
Provides that instructions to the jury shall include certain defenses
Type
New York State Assembly bill
Session
2025-26 session
Status
In Assembly Committee
Latest action date
2026-01-07
In committee
Codes
Introduced
2025-04-08
Same as
S4089
Law section
Criminal Procedure Law

Sponsors

Heard in committee

Same as

Sources