N.Y. Correction Law Section 657
Proceeding when person under sentence of death is pregnant

1.

A sentence of death may not be carried out upon a woman while she is pregnant.

2.

When the superintendent of the correctional facility where the inmate is confined is informed that reasonable grounds exist that a convicted person under sentence of death may be pregnant, the superintendent shall appoint a qualified physician to examine the convicted person and determine if she is pregnant.

3.

Upon being informed by the superintendent that such convicted person is pregnant, the governor shall stay execution of the warrant to the extent necessary.

Source: Section 657 — Proceeding when person under sentence of death is pregnant, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/COR/657 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 15, 2025).

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