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

§ 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.