Restores judicial discretion relating to bail reform; provides that when the defendant is charged with a felony, the court shall request of the applicable county pre-trial services agency a risk and needs assessment be conducted on the eligible defendant for the purpose of determining whether such defendant should be released on the defendant's own recognizance, released under non-monetary conditions or, where authorized, bail or commit the defendant to the custody of the sheriff; defines risks and needs assessment; makes related provisions.
Sen. Tony Palumbo
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Relates to hate crimes, as defined in article four hundred eighty-five of the penal law, and bail eligibility.
Expands the criteria for a hate crime to include trespass committed at a house of worship.
Relates to enhancing penalties and protecting victims of crimes of domestic violence.
Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.
Increases, at local option, real property tax exemptions for combat veterans who are 100% permanently disabled.
Exempts community colleges from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.
Enacts the "commuter rail employee rights protection act".
Indexes personal income taxes to the cost of living adjustment beginning in 2024.
Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to public works and certain construction projects performed under private contract and paid for with public funds.