A06358Introduced in the Assembly
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.
Introduced by Michael Tannousis, District 64
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
referred to codes
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Codes Committee: Held for Consideration · May 13, 2025
16
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
22 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| John Mikulin | 17 | No |
| David Weprin | 24 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Yes |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
| Catalina Cruz | 39 | Yes |
| Brian Cunningham | 43 | Yes |
| Latrice Walker | 55 | Yes |
| Michael Reilly | 62 | No |
Bill history
referred to codes
held for consideration in codes
referred to codes
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