A 6957 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Provides judges with more discretion to impose bail on principals and requires certain principals be committed to the custody of the sheriff; repealer

Summary
Provides judges with more discretion to impose bail on principals charged with a felony, principals charged with a misdemeanor when awaiting trial for another crime, principals who are a threat to the safety and security of the community, principals charged with a felony serving a sentence of probation or while released to post release supervision; requires principals who have been charged with an offense related to three separate alleged instances of criminal activity are committed to the custody of the sheriff.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026