Bill > A09628

This bill amends criminal procedure law to ensure that individuals accused of new misdemeanor or felony offenses who have been convicted of one or more misdemeanor or felony offenses within the preceding five years will qualify for bail and pre-trial detention, meaning a judge can decide to hold them in custody or set bail rather than automatically releasing them. This change expands the criteria for what constitutes a "qualifying offense" for which a court can impose these measures, specifically adding a provision for repeat offenders who have prior misdemeanor or felony convictions within the last five years.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9628