NY A 6957
in committeeProvides judges with more discretion to impose bail on principals and requires certain principals be committed to the custody of the sheriff; repealer
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did NY A 6957 pass?
Not yet. NY A 6957 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 A 6957 about?
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.
Who sponsors NY A 6957?
Andrew Molitor is the primary sponsor of NY A 6957, joined by 9 cosponsors.
Description
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.
- Introduced
- —
- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO CODES
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Andrew Molitorprimary
- Mary Beth Walshcosponsor
- Jeff Gallahancosponsor
- Robert Smullencosponsor
- Joe DeStefanocosponsor
- Joe Angelinocosponsor
- Edward Racosponsor
- Keith Browncosponsor
- Jodi Gigliocosponsor
- Andrea Baileycosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-03-18
REFERRED TO CODES
referral-committee
2025-05-13
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES
failure
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO CODES
referral-committee
Versions
- A6957Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
Attribution
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