Bill > A01586

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to modify bail and remand conditions for certain prostitution and labor trafficking cases. Specifically, the legislation adds two new categories of offenses where courts can potentially order remand or deny bail: (1) crimes involving promoting prostitution (under specific sections of the penal law such as 230.25, 230.30, and 230.32) and compelling prostitution, and (2) labor trafficking and aggravated labor trafficking. The bill updates multiple sections of criminal procedure law to include these new provisions, making technical changes such as replacing gendered language like "his or her" with more neutral phrasing like "such defendant's" or "such principal's". The changes expand judicial discretion in handling cases related to prostitution and labor trafficking by allowing courts to consider remand or bail restrictions for these specific offenses. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law, providing time for legal professionals and court systems to prepare for the new guidelines.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1586