A03524Introduced in the Assembly
Preserves the ability to appeal a violation of a defendant's right to make a statement personally at sentencing notwithstanding a defendant signed an otherwise valid waiver of appeal.
Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Preserves the ability to appeal a violation of a defendant's right to make a statement personally at sentencing notwithstanding a defendant signed an otherwise valid waiver of appeal.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO CODES
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 12, 2026
95
Yes
46
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | No |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | No |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | No |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Michael Durso | 9 | No |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to codes
referred to codes
reported
advanced to third reading cal.289
passed assembly
delivered to senate
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