Makes the crimes of menacing and stalking bail eligible
This bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to make menacing and stalking charges eligible for release without cash bail. It adds specific definitions of menacing (Penal Law §§ 120.13-120.15) and stalking (Penal Law §§ 120.45-120.60) to the list of offenses where defendants may be released on their own recognizance or under non-monetary conditions. The law requires prosecutors to show reasonable cause that the defendant committed the crime, but courts may still allow non-monetary release if the offense appears minor (e.g., negligible property damage). This directly affects individuals charged with these specific crimes who would otherwise face cash bail requirements.
Bill status
failed
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Joe Sempolinski
RRepublican/Conservative
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