Bill > A07565

This bill introduces several significant changes to criminal procedure and penal law, primarily targeting non-citizens. It makes all felonies and misdemeanors qualifying offenses for bail when the principal is a non-citizen, which means that non-citizens will face more restrictive bail conditions. The bill requires courts to remand (hold without bail) any principal with an outstanding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer. It broadens the definition of "offense" to include federal immigration laws, rules, and regulations, effectively expanding the scope of potential legal infractions. The legislation also empowers police officers to arrest individuals they reasonably believe are non-citizens subject to an ICE detainer or warrant. Additionally, the bill reinstates the maximum sentence for misdemeanors to one year (365 days), reversing a previous limitation to 364 days. These provisions collectively represent a significant tightening of legal and procedural mechanisms targeting non-citizens, potentially making their interactions with law enforcement and the judicial system more challenging and restrictive.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7565