New YorkA 9342025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Relates to peremptory challenges where there are two or more defendants

Sponsored By: William Magnarelli (Democratic)

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Joint defendants share jury strikes

This law takes effect immediately. When two or more defendants are tried together, they count as one party for jury strikes. The number of peremptory strikes is not multiplied by the number of defendants. A strike is allowed if most defendants join it, or if there is a tie with an even number. Each party gets three peremptory challenges.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

William Magnarelli
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Jen Lunsford
Democratic • House
Maritza Davila
Democratic • House
MaryJane Shimsky
Democratic • House
Phil Steck
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 53 • No: 0

House vote • 6/6/2025

FLOOR Vote