New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9616 — Relates to removing the ten year time period from the crime of persistent sexual abuse

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill removes the ten-year time limit for prosecuting persistent sexual abuse.

This legislation aims to eliminate the ten-year time frame during which persistent sexual abuse can be prosecuted. By doing so, it may affect how cases are handled in the legal system.

Summary

Relates to removing the ten year time period from the crime of persistent sexual abuse.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.1146

  7. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9616 do?
Relates to removing the ten year time period from the crime of persistent sexual abuse.
Who sponsors S9616?
S9616 is sponsored by Christopher Ryan.
What is the current status of S9616?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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