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A 1327 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the releasing of individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness; repealer

Summary
Relates to releasing individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness which is likely to result in harm to such individual or others.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables mental health diversion from jail, aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary incarceration and protect civil rights.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables mental health treatment access via non-monetary bail, supporting mental health services by removing financial barriers to care.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
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Jan 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jo Anne Simon
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
NY
52
Co
Photo of Dana Levenberg
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
95
Co
Photo of Phara Souffrant Forrest
Phara Souffrant Forrest
DDemocratic
NY
57