A 2878 - Authorizes Filing Motions to Vacate Judgement for Convictions that were Subsequently Decriminalized - New York Key Vote
Latoya Joyner voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- House Bill Passed
- March 22, 2023
- Introduced
- Jan. 30, 2023
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Title: Authorizes Filing Motions to Vacate Judgement for Convictions that were Subsequently Decriminalized
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment for a conviction that was subsequently decriminalized by state law.
Highlights:
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Authorizes individuals previously charged and convicted with certain crimes to enter filing motions to vacate judgment for a conviction that was subsequently decriminalized by state law (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 7).
Title: Authorizes Filing Motions to Vacate Judgement for Convictions that were Subsequently Decriminalized