New YorkCrimes allegedly harming children under 18 would qualify for bail
People charged with any crime allegedly causing physical, psychological, or emotional harm to a child under 18 could face bail under the proposal.
What it does
Any crime allegedly causing physical, psychological, or emotional harm to a child under 18 would qualify for bail. Judges would not have to impose bail.
Argument forAllowing bail for alleged child harm could give judges another option for tailoring release terms to the circumstances of each case.
Argument againstPeople accused of causing emotional harm to a child could face bail costs before their guilt is decided.
More detail
Judges would be allowed to consider bail for crimes involving alleged harm to a child. The provision covers any crime in which the accused person allegedly caused harm to a child under 18. The provision covers alleged physical, psychological, or emotional harm. Qualifying for bail would not require a judge to impose it. The provisions would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 14REFERRED TO RULESIntroduced
Criminal Justice