Bill > A01013

This bill expands the criteria for imposing bail and revoking release orders in criminal cases by adding new weapon-related offenses to the list of qualifying violations. Specifically, the bill amends the criminal procedure law to include any crime involving the use of machine-guns, firearm silencers, firearms, rifles, shotguns, disguised guns, ghost guns, or assault weapons (as defined in section 265.00 of the penal law) as grounds for potentially revoking a defendant's release or imposing stricter bail conditions. Previously, only specific weapons offenses like criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree or criminal sale of a firearm to a minor were included. The changes apply to various sections of the criminal procedure law related to bail, recognizance, and release conditions, effectively giving courts more discretion to detain defendants who are charged with or suspected of committing weapon-related offenses while already at liberty. The bill aims to enhance public safety by providing additional legal mechanisms to address potential repeat weapon offenses. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1013