Bill > A05616

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to expand the circumstances under which courts can handle cases involving criminal possession of stolen property and grand larceny. Specifically, the bill adds several specific offenses related to stolen property (including fourth, third, second, and first-degree criminal possession of stolen property) and grand larceny (fourth, third, and second-degree) to the list of offenses that courts can consider when making decisions about bail, release, and conditions of release. The bill also updates language to use gender-neutral terminology (changing "his or her" to "their") and provides courts with more discretion in handling such cases. When determining release conditions, prosecutors must show reasonable cause that the defendant committed the current crime, and courts can release defendants on their own recognizance or under non-monetary conditions if the theft is deemed negligible and not part of broader criminal activity. Additionally, for felony offenses involving stolen property, the court may have the option to commit the defendant to the sheriff's custody. The changes aim to provide more nuanced judicial discretion in handling property-related criminal cases.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5616