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A 403NEW YORKSession 2025-2026State Billin committee

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New York bill sets processing deadlines and tracking rules for clemency applications

Original title: Establishes application processing and review requirements for reprieves, commutations and pardons

Last action · January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONSSponsors: Michaelle Solages and 36 others

Companion · S 394same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Would Do

New York legislation requires the governor's office to issue decisions on urgent clemency applications within ninety days and establish a tracking receipt system for all applicants. The measure sets a one-year decision deadline for standard applications and mandates quarterly public reports to the legislature.

Why it matters

Applicants facing deportation or severe health crises gain a legally binding timeline for executive decisions on clemency, while the public receives aggregated demographic data on grants and denials.

Background

Executive clemency in New York encompasses the powers of reprieve, commutation, and pardon held exclusively by the governor. context
The measure is designated as the 'Clemency Justice Act' under Assembly Bill A403 for the 2025-2026 legislative session. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Clemency applicants

Applicants receive mandatory receipt tracking numbers, structured guidelines for updating materials, and strict decision deadlines.

Directly affected

The Legislature

Lawmakers receive mandatory quarterly public reports detailing clemency application statistics and demographic data.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will applicants be able to track the status of their clemency application?

Upon receipt of an application, the governor is required to provide a receipt number that the applicant can use to check the status of their application.

What qualifies as an urgent need for expediting a clemency application?

An urgent need includes a pending deportation proceeding or final deportation order, humanitarian concerns, health issues, and the aging status of the applicant.

What information will be included in the quarterly reports to the legislature?

The reports will include the number of applications submitted, along with the age, gender, race, and ethnicity of approved or denied applicants, without including any personally identifiable information.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Jan 7, 2026HouseCommittee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Jan 8, 2025HouseCommittee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

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Lobbying Activity

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policy shift98% confidence

Introduction of Mandatory Deadlines for Executive Clemency

The bill shifts executive clemency processing from an unregulated timeline to strict statutory deadlines of 90 days for urgent cases and one year for standard cases.

New York Assembly

Connected Entities

Committee on Governmental Operations, Assembly, New York

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Sources

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www.nysenate.gov

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Controversy45
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