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NY S09229

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds arson in the third degree and arson in the fourth degree to the list of offenses for which judges may set bail or order pre-trial detention in New York
  • Amends three sections of the criminal procedure law (510.10, 530.20, and 530.40) to include these arson charges as qualifying offenses
  • Designated as "Billy's law"
  • Updates gendered language throughout the amended sections from "his or her" to "their"
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Authorizes bail and pre-trial detention for all arson felonies.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/18/2026

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