New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9726 — Relates to the statute of limitations for leaving the scene of an accident which resulted in the death of another person

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Enacts "Pete's law"; provides that a prosecution for a hit-and-run which results in the death of a victim may be commenced at any time.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 30.10 of the criminal procedure law.

  • Section 30.10 of the criminal procedure law

    (i) A prosecution for any violation of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph c of subdivision two of section six hundred of the vehicle and traffic law may be commenced at any time. italics

    amended

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9726 do?
Enacts "Pete's law"; provides that a prosecution for a hit-and-run which results in the death of a victim may be commenced at any time.
Who sponsors S9726?
S9726 is sponsored by Pamela Helming.
What is the current status of S9726?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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