Bill > S00151

This bill amends the New York Criminal Procedure Law to expand the list of qualifying offenses for pre-trial detention. Specifically, the bill adds class B felonies under Article 220 of the Penal Law (which typically involves drug-related offenses) to the categories of crimes that can be considered for pre-trial detention. Previously, only class A-I felonies under Article 220 were qualifying offenses, but now both class A and class B felonies in this article will be eligible. Pre-trial detention is a legal process where a defendant can be held in custody before their trial if they are deemed a significant flight risk or potential danger to the community. The legislation will go into effect 30 days after it becomes law, which means courts will be able to consider a broader range of drug-related felonies when making decisions about whether a defendant should be held in custody prior to their court proceedings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S151