New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00725

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  

Caption

Establishes that making a terroristic threat is a qualifying offense for bail.

Summary

Bill S00725 aims to amend the criminal procedure law in New York to establish that making a terroristic threat is a qualifying offense for bail. This amendment would ensure that individuals charged with making such threats would not be eligible for bail, thereby increasing the severity of the legal consequences associated with this crime. The bill specifically modifies existing laws related to money laundering in support of terrorism and felony crimes of terrorism, reinforcing the state's commitment to addressing terrorism-related offenses more stringently.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would have a significant impact on the criminal justice system in New York by altering the bail eligibility criteria for individuals charged with making terroristic threats. It would align the treatment of terroristic threats with other serious offenses, potentially leading to longer pre-trial detention for accused individuals. This change could also influence law enforcement practices and the judicial process surrounding such cases, as the implications of being charged with a terroristic threat would carry more weight in legal proceedings.

Sentiment

The sentiment around Bill S00725 appears to be supportive among lawmakers who prioritize public safety and the prevention of terrorism. However, there may be concerns raised by civil liberties advocates regarding the implications of denying bail for individuals charged with such offenses, particularly regarding due process and the presumption of innocence. The absence of recorded votes or committee discussions at this stage suggests that the bill is still in the early phases of consideration.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from the balance between ensuring public safety and protecting individual rights. Advocates for stricter penalties for terroristic threats may support the bill, while opponents could argue that it undermines the presumption of innocence and could lead to unjust detention of individuals who may not pose a real threat. The lack of detailed committee discussions or voting history indicates that these debates have yet to fully surface in the legislative process.

Companion Bills

NY A08753

Same As Establishes that making a terroristic threat is a qualifying offense for bail.

Previously Filed As

NY A08753

Establishes that making a terroristic threat is a qualifying offense for bail.

NY A09127

Includes aggravated threat of mass harm, making a threat of mass harm, aggravated harassment in the second degree, harassment in the first degree, menacing in the third degree, menacing in the second degree, menacing in the first degree, and aggravated harassment in the first degree in being eligible for bail; makes aggravated threat of mass harm and making a threat of mass harm eligible to be considered hate crimes; increases the penalties for aggravated threat of mass harm and making a threat of mass harm.

NY A09684

Enacts the "pretrial risk overview for threat evaluation, custody, and treatment (PROTECT) Act" to evaluate certain defendants; establishes a risk assessment instrument to aid judges in determining whether to release or detain a principal, where and when a release is appropriate and necessary conditions that should be imposed as part of such release; repeals provisions of law relating to qualifying offenses and allows a court to set bail or remand a principal where based on the risk assessment instrument, where the principal poses a safety risk or risk of flight; makes related provisions.

NY S08446

Relates to human trafficking offenses and the classification of certain trafficking offenses; includes new offenses in existing provisions of law relating to registration, procedure, affirmative defenses, bail, loss of certain licenses, recovery by victims for trafficking offenses and definitions (Part A); requires the posting of signs at schools and the inclusion of human trafficking education in the driver's education course; requires the posting of signs relating to human trafficking in tattoo and body piercing studios and certain parks; requires education in human trafficking for persons working in nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology (Part B).

NY S07503

Authorizes courts to reduce or modify sentences for certain individuals when such sentence is deemed to be greater than necessary to achieve the purposes of sentencing.

NY SB96

In assault, further providing for the offense of terroristic threats.

NY A10439

Relates to offenses involving theft of identity; creates five tiers of crimes, based on the financial loss to the victim(s) and the number of people victimized.

NY A07565

Makes all offenses qualifying offenses for bail where the principal is a non-citizen; requires courts remand without bail when any principal charged with an offense has an outstanding United States immigration and customs enforcement detainer; includes federal laws, rules, and regulations in the definition of offense; allows police officers to detain certain non-citizens; reinstates the maximum sentence for misdemeanors as three hundred sixty-five days.

NY A11086

Establishes the crime of aggravated disorderly conduct; designates such crime as a specified offense for the purposes of hate crimes.

NY HB12

Juvenile Sex Offender Registry - Qualifying Offenses and Access

Similar Bills

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