Relates to drug and domestic violence offenses qualifying for bail
This bill amends New York's bail laws to include drug offenses, domestic violence crimes, and offenses causing death or serious physical injury as "qualifying offenses" that may trigger stricter bail conditions. It directly affects defendants charged with these specific crimes, requiring courts to consider them when deciding whether to release someone on their own recognizance, set bail, or impose custody. Key provisions add new categories to existing bail rules, including "aggravated family offenses" (covering domestic violence) and class B-D felonies under Article 220 of the Penal Law. The law maintains existing exceptions, such as releasing defendants for negligible property theft not linked to broader criminal activity.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 10, 2025
Committee
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
Co
Billy Jones
DDemocratic
Co
Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Stern
DDemocratic
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