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NY S00307
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Rhoads
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AI Summary
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Adds felony offenses involving synthetic opioids (fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, nitazene, nitazene analogues) to the list of bail-eligible offenses when the charge involves manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell
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Expands bail eligibility for all Class A felonies under Article 220 of the penal law (controlled substance offenses), removing the prior restriction that limited bail only to Class A-I felonies
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Amends three sections of the criminal procedure law (510.10, 530.20, and 530.40) to ensure consistent application of the new bail provisions across different court proceedings
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Updates gendered language throughout the affected statutes, replacing "his or her" with "their"
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026