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NY S 8163

in committee

Relates to bail for certain offenses involving threats of mass harm against a school district, school, school staff or a student

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did NY S 8163 pass?

Not yet. NY S 8163 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO CODES

What is NY S 8163 about?

Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain offenses involving threats of mass harm against a school district, school, school staff or a student.

Who sponsors NY S 8163?

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton is the primary sponsor of NY S 8163, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Description

Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain offenses involving threats of mass harm against a school district, school, school staff or a student.

Introduced
Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO CODES
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Jessica Scarcella-Spantonprimary
  • Monica Martinezcosponsor
  • Mario Matteracosponsor
  • Anthony H. Palumbocosponsor
  • Steve Rhoadscosponsor
  • Robert Rolisoncosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-05-16

    REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO CODES

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Attribution

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