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NY S00018

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds arson in the fourth degree (section 150.05) and arson in the third degree (section 150.10) to the list of qualifying offenses for which judges may set bail or order pre-trial detention

  • Amends three sections of the criminal procedure law (510.10, 530.20, and 530.40) to include these arson charges as bail-eligible offenses

  • Designates the legislation as "Billy's law"

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Authorizes bail and pre-trial detention for all arson felonies.

Last Action

RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

1/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Codes1/8/2025

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