Bill > S07242

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to require that individuals without U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status who are charged with specific crimes against uniformed workers (such as peace officers, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services professionals) be automatically remanded to sheriff custody for the entire duration of their judicial proceedings. The bill specifically targets offenses defined in Title H or Part One of the penal law that involve harm or assault to these uniformed workers. Under this proposed legislation, once such an individual is charged, they will be detained by the sheriff and cannot have their securing order (a type of legal detention order) revoked or terminated until their court case is fully completed. The bill is designed to ensure that non-citizens accused of crimes against public service workers remain in custody throughout their legal process, effectively removing judicial discretion for potential release. The law would go into effect 30 days after it is signed.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7242