New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A651 — Requires the court to advise noncitizen residents of deportation consequences of guilty plea; allows guilty plea withdrawal

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Requires the court to advise a defendant that if such defendant is a noncitizen resident and is convicted of a crime, whether by plea or trial, such conviction may result in such defendant's deportation; allows a withdrawal of a plea of guilty by a noncitizen resident if such noncitizen resident is threatened with deportation and such noncitizen resident is not so advised of such threat of deportation.

Bill Text

Action History

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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 A651 do?
Requires the court to advise a defendant that if such defendant is a noncitizen resident and is convicted of a crime, whether by plea or trial, such conviction may result in such defendant's deportation; allows a withdrawal of a plea of guilty by a noncitizen resident if such noncitizen resident is threatened with deportation and such noncitizen resident is not so advised of such threat of deportation.
Who sponsors A651?
A651 is sponsored by Ron Kim.
What is the current status of A651?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track A651?
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