Bill > S03829

This bill modifies an existing law regarding charitable bail organizations by removing previous restrictions on the amount of money they can deposit as bail and the types of defendants they can assist. Specifically, the bill eliminates the previous $2,000 maximum bail amount limit and the restriction that organizations could only post bail for misdemeanor defendants. The bill also removes the previous geographic limitation that restricted charitable bail organizations to depositing bail in only one county (with a special exception for organizations in cities with over one million residents). The core requirements remain that charitable bail organizations can only deposit money for defendants who are financially unable to post bail, cannot act as a surety on bonds, and cannot charge premiums or receive compensation for their services. This change appears aimed at giving charitable bail organizations more flexibility in helping defendants who cannot afford bail, potentially increasing access to pre-trial release for low-income individuals. The amendment to the insurance law would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3829