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NY S05715

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the criminal procedure law to add a new exception to when appearance tickets may be issued
  • Prohibits appearance tickets for individuals charged with crimes under the agriculture and markets law where a court may order the posting of a security under section 373 (related to animal cruelty cases involving seizure of animals)
  • Adds this provision alongside existing exceptions for hate crimes and other qualifying offenses that require custodial arrest rather than appearance tickets
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relates to the issuance of appearance tickets for certain violations of the agriculture and markets law when the person is charged with a crime for which the court may order the posting of a security.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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