Relates to authorizing bail and pre-trial detention for arson felonies
This bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to explicitly include arson felonies in the list of offenses where bail or pre-trial detention may be authorized. It adds "arson in the fourth degree" and "arson in the third degree" to existing provisions governing bail decisions for crimes involving harm to people or property. The law requires prosecutors to show reasonable cause that the defendant committed both the arson charge and any underlying crime, though courts may still release defendants if property harm is deemed negligible and unrelated to other criminal activity. This affects individuals charged with arson felonies who are already out on bail or awaiting arraignment for other serious offenses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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Feb 26, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paula Kay
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Maher
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
Jaime Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
John McDonald
DDemocratic
Co
Kwani O'Pharrow
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Cashman
DDemocratic
Co
Sam Berger
DDemocratic
Co
Stacey Pheffer Amato
DDemocratic
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