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NY S07015

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York Criminal Procedure Law to make any misdemeanor or felony offense bail-eligible when there is reasonable cause to believe the defendant is associated with a criminal street gang or criminal enterprise

  • Defines "criminal street gang" by reference to section 10-170 of the New York City Administrative Code and "criminal enterprise" by reference to section 460.10 of the Penal Law

  • Requires prosecutors to demonstrate reasonable cause that the offense is connected to criminal street gang or criminal enterprise activity for bail eligibility to apply

  • Modifies three sections of the Criminal Procedure Law (510.10, 530.20, and 530.40) to add gang/enterprise association as a new category of bail-qualifying offenses

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes crimes committed by members of street gangs or a criminal enterprise to be eligible for bail.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes3/28/2025

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