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Lawmakers Urged to Revise Youth Justice Law Amid Debate

1/7/2026

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New York district attorneys urge lawmakers to revise the 2017 Raise the Age law.
Governor Kathy Hochul will present her 2026 agenda on January 13, 2026, signaling willingness to consider changes.
The 2017 law prevents 16- and 17-year-olds from being tried as adults in most cases.
Supporters say the law is effective and cite stable youth arrest rates.
Hochul faces opposition from a left-leaning primary opponent and Republican Bruce Blakeman.

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Story summary

New York district attorneys urge lawmakers to revise the 2017 Raise the Age law.
Governor Kathy Hochul will present her 2026 agenda on January 13, 2026, signaling willingness to consider changes.
The 2017 law prevents 16- and 17-year-olds from being tried as adults in most cases.
Supporters say the law is effective and cite stable youth arrest rates.
Hochul faces opposition from a left-leaning primary opponent and Republican Bruce Blakeman.