Bill > A05110

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to require bail for certain felony offenses involving synthetic opioids. Specifically, the legislation adds a new provision that allows bail to be imposed for any felony offense under Article 220 of the penal law that involves manufacturing, selling, distributing, or possessing with intent to sell synthetic opioids, including substances like fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, nitazene, and nitazene analogues. The bill modifies several sections of the criminal procedure law related to bail and release conditions, removing previous language that limited bail restrictions and updating gender-specific pronouns to the gender-neutral term "their". The changes apply to various stages of criminal proceedings, including initial arraignments and subsequent court appearances. By explicitly including synthetic opioid-related offenses as qualifying offenses for bail, the bill aims to enhance public safety and provide judges with more discretion in setting bail for individuals charged with serious drug-related crimes. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5110