Bill > S06932

This bill modifies the New York criminal procedure law to adjust bail eligibility for individuals charged with hate crimes. Specifically, the bill amends several sections of the criminal procedure law to add hate crimes (as defined in Article 485 of the penal law) as a category of offense that would limit a defendant's eligibility for bail or release on their own recognizance. The bill makes these changes to sections 510.10, 530.20, and 530.40 of the criminal procedure law, which govern bail and release conditions. Additionally, the bill updates the language to use gender-neutral terms like "their" instead of "his or her" throughout the text. The modifications mean that individuals charged with hate crimes would face more restrictive bail conditions, potentially requiring them to remain in custody or meet stricter release requirements. The bill aims to address hate crimes more seriously within the criminal justice system by making it more challenging for defendants charged with such offenses to be released before trial. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6932