Requires the court to make an individualized determination whether a defendant poses a current physical threat to any person or to public safety when making a bail determination.
Relates to the establishment of a non-traditional hours model; provides that the office of children and family services shall: create a non-traditional hours model within a year, publish its findings on its website, and conduct a review of child care providers and centers that use such model.
Provides that a member of a public retirement system of the state may obtain a total not to exceed three years of service credit for up to three years of military duty if the member has completed a term of state service, under orders from the governor of the state of New York, and as certified by a letter of release from such orders issued by the state division of military and naval affairs.
Relates to awards to employees who prevail in actions on kick-back claims; provides that such employees shall be entitled to the full amount of what was received, liquidated damages, attorney's fees and prejudgment interest.
This bill adds arson offenses to categories where courts may deny pretrial release (bail) for defendants. Specifically, it authorizes judges to deny bail for "arson in the fourth degree" (§150.05) or "arson in the third degree" (§150.10) under the same conditions as other serious crimes involving harm to people or property. Prosecutors must show "reasonable cause" the defendant committed the arson, but courts may still release defendants if property damage is deemed negligible and unrelated to other crimes. The bill directly affects individuals charged with these arson offenses during pretrial proceedings.
This bill (S 1648) would have amended New York's criminal procedure law to allow bail for defendants charged with "aggravated cruelty to animals" under Agriculture and Markets Law § 353-a. It specifically added this offense to existing bail eligibility provisions that previously included firearm-related crimes (like third-degree weapons possession). The bill was defeated in the Codes committee on May 5, 2025, and did not become law. It directly affected individuals charged with severe animal cruelty offenses by changing their bail eligibility under state law.
This is a symbolic resolution (not a binding bill) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim September 21-27, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in New York. It highlights that diaper need affects 1 in 2 mothers and costs low-income families up to 6% of a minimum wage worker's salary, with diapers not covered by food stamps. The resolution cites community organizations distributing diapers but does not create new policies or requirements. It was referred to calendar on June 4, 2025, but withdrawn the next day (June 5). The action is purely procedural and awareness-focused, with no concrete policy changes.
This is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes), which asked Governor Hochul to proclaim November 3, 2025, as "Panamanian Heritage Day" in New York State to honor Panama's independence. It directly affected the Governor (as the recipient of the memorial) and the Panamanian-American community in New York, recognizing their cultural contributions. The resolution was withdrawn on May 29, 2025, and does not create any new laws or obligations. It was purely commemorative, with no concrete policy impact.
Bill K 518 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the 214th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Paraguay, to be celebrated on May 15, 2025. It acknowledges the historical significance of this event and the contributions of Paraguayans to the state and nation. Copies of the resolution will be sent to Paraguayan organizations in New York.
This is a symbolic Assembly Resolution (not a law) formally recognizing the "Dominicans in Albany" event on April 9, 2025. It commemorates the Dominican community's cultural heritage and contributions to New York State, hosted by the state Assembly and Senate Dominican Delegation. The resolution's key mechanism is the legislature pausing its work to publicly acknowledge this event, which aims to foster community engagement and cultural appreciation. The resolution was introduced on April 8, 2025, and withdrawn the next day (April 9), likely because the event date had passed. It directly affects the Dominican community in Albany by providing official state recognition of their cultural celebration.
This bill proposes changes to how courts set bail for criminal defendants, specifically requiring judges to individually assess whether a person poses a current physical threat to victims, individuals, or the community. Under the new rules, judges must also evaluate the risk of flight and choose a securing order that balances the defendant's return to court with public safety, while explaining their decision in writing or on the record. The legislation directs courts to consider all available information about the defendant when making these determinations. Although the bill was reintroduced in late 2024, it was previously defeated in the Codes Committee in May 2024.
Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; adjusts certain maximum sentences for class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors; requires notification to be made to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency prior to the release of certain noncitizens; repeals provisions of the "protect our courts act".
