Bill > S07126

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to modify bail provisions for certain drug-related offenses. Specifically, the legislation removes previous restrictions that limited bail eligibility for class A felonies under drug laws (Article 220 of the Penal Law), now allowing bail to be imposed for offenses involving the sale or possession with intent to sell controlled substances or synthetic opioids. The bill expands bail eligibility to include a broader range of drug-related offenses, explicitly mentioning synthetic opioids like fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, nitazene, and nitazene analogues. The changes apply to multiple sections of the criminal procedure law that govern bail and release conditions, including sections 510.10, 530.20, and 530.40. The bill also updates gender-neutral language, replacing "his or her" with "their" throughout the text. The legislation aims to provide courts and prosecutors with more discretion in setting bail for drug-related offenses involving sale or intent to sell, potentially making it easier to detain individuals charged with these specific types of drug crimes. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7126