S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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11260
I N A S S E M B L Y
May 4, 2026
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Introduced by M. of A. DILAN -- read once and referred to the Committee
on Codes
AN ACT directing the commissioner of the division of criminal justice
services to study gender disparity in sentencing outcomes
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The commissioner of the division of criminal justice
services is authorized and directed to study gender disparity in
sentencing outcomes. Such study shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) what sentencing outcomes occur for individuals of different
genders convicted of similar crimes;
(b) the reasons for any disparities found in the sentencing outcomes
of convicted individuals of each gender;
(c) recommendations on actions that may be taken to resolve any gender
disparities found in sentencing outcomes; and
(d) any other related information that the commissioner may deem
necessary or relevant in carrying out this study.
§ 2. The commissioner of the division of criminal justice services
shall make a report to the governor and the legislature of their find-
ings, conclusions and recommendations no later than one year after the
effective date of this act and shall submit with this report such legis-
lative proposals as they deem necessary to implement their recommenda-
tions.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10923-01-5
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