NY S05707

Expands the list of qualifying offenses for bail consideration to include criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree under subdivision two of Penal Law section 265.02, in addition to the already-covered subdivision three

Subdivision two of section 265.02 covers possession of a loaded firearm outside one's home or place of business

Amends section 530.40 of the Criminal Procedure Law, which governs orders of recognizance, release under non-monetary conditions, or bail

Takes effect immediately upon passage