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NY S03137
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy Cooney
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AI Summary
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Adds criminal possession of stolen property (fourth, third, second, and first degree) to the list of qualifying offenses where courts may set bail or impose pretrial detention
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Adds grand larceny (fourth, third, and second degree) to the list of bail-eligible offenses under New York's criminal procedure law
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Amends three sections of criminal procedure law (510.10, 530.20, and 530.40) governing bail and pretrial release conditions
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Expands judicial discretion to allow courts to set bail, impose non-monetary conditions, or order pretrial detention for defendants charged with these theft-related felonies
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Authorizes the court where there is criminal possession of stolen property to, in its discretion release the principal pending trial on the principal's own recognizance or under non-monetary conditions, fix bail, or order non-monetary conditions in conjunction with fixing bail, or, where the defendant is charged with a qualifying offense which is a felony, the court may commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026