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S04192Introduced in the Senate

Relates to the determination of appeals; requires a showing of harmlessness; requires a consideration of all errors or defects regardless of whether they were raised during trial if such error is the result of ineffective assistance of counsel or may have contributed to the verdict.

IntroducedSenate Codes

Introduced by Andrew Gounardes, District 26

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Relates to the determination of appeals; requires a showing of harmlessness; requires a consideration of all errors or defects regardless of whether they were raised during trial if such error is the result of ineffective assistance of counsel or may have contributed to the verdict.

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REFERRED TO CODES

January 7, 2026

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