The past legislative session was one of the most productive sessions in recent memory with respect to criminal justice legislation. In a prior column I discussed the new laws relating to bail reform, discovery and the right to a speedy trial (New York Law Journal, May 31, 2019). This column will review other criminal justice legislation signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and other related statutes.

It is recommended that the reader review the legislation for specific details as the following discussion will primarily highlight key provisions of the new laws. In some instances, as of this writing, legislation enacted by both houses has not yet been sent to the governor for his signature.

New Crimes Enacted