Bill > A02097

This bill amends the New York Insurance Law to remove previous restrictions on charitable bail organizations. Currently, these organizations are limited to depositing bail of $2,000 or less only for misdemeanor cases and only in one county (with an exception for organizations in New York City). The proposed changes would eliminate these limitations, allowing charitable bail organizations to deposit bail amounts without a specific dollar cap, potentially for a broader range of criminal charges, and across multiple counties. The bill maintains the key existing requirements that these organizations can only deposit bail for defendants who cannot afford to post bail themselves, cannot charge a premium or receive compensation for bail services, and cannot execute a bond as a surety. These modifications appear designed to provide more flexibility and assistance to individuals who are unable to afford bail, potentially helping to reduce pre-trial detention for economically disadvantaged defendants.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2097