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NY S04967
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jamaal Bailey
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AI Summary
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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)
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Mandates court clerks to send release orders electronically to the facility holding the person in custody
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Requires custodial facilities to accept electronic transmission of release orders from court clerks
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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