Bill > S07419

This bill amends the New York Criminal Procedure Law to expand the circumstances under which courts can remand (formally send) a defendant to the custody of the sheriff. Specifically, the bill broadens the existing law to allow remand for any felony offense involving criminal possession of a firearm or weapon, rather than the previous more limited provisions that focused only on specific weapon-related offenses like third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. The changes apply to multiple sections of the criminal procedure law, effectively creating a more comprehensive approach to pretrial detention for firearms and weapons offenses. By referencing "article two hundred sixty-five of the penal law" instead of specific subdivisions, the bill appears to create a wider scope for potential remand, giving courts more discretion in handling cases involving firearm and weapon possession. The bill is part of ongoing efforts to address public safety concerns related to illegal weapons, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7419