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NY S04967

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires immediate release of a person from custody upon proof that bail has been paid and accepted by New York State through any authorized form (cash, insurance company bail bond, secured or unsecured surety/appearance bonds, or credit card)

  • Mandates court clerks to send release orders electronically to the facility holding the person in custody

  • Requires custodial facilities to accept electronic transmission of release orders from court clerks

  • Directs the Office of Court Administration to establish rules ensuring compliance with the Electronic Signatures and Records Act, including standards for electronic signatures, records, and seals

Legislative Description

Requires persons held in custody to be released immediately upon posting bail; requires use and acceptance of electronic signatures and records to effectuate communications relating to posting bail.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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