Bill > A04976

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to expand the list of qualifying offenses for which a court can set bail or commit a defendant to custody. Specifically, the bill adds several new categories of crimes that would now be considered qualifying offenses, including: class B, C, and D felonies related to drugs (under article 220 of the penal law), aggravated family offenses, and crimes that cause death or serious physical injury. The bill removes some previous restrictions, such as limitations on class A felonies from the drug laws and specific exceptions for certain types of robbery and burglary. The changes apply to multiple sections of the criminal procedure law related to bail and release conditions, and appear designed to give courts more discretion in setting bail for a broader range of criminal offenses. The bill uses gender-neutral language, replacing phrases like "he or she" with "such principal" throughout the text. The modifications aim to provide courts with more flexibility in determining appropriate bail and release conditions for defendants charged with various types of criminal offenses.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4976