New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5508: Removes the requirement that willful failure to appear after notice of scheduled appearances be persistent in order to revoke an order granting liberty to a defendant and to fix bail in such action or proceeding

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

A 5508 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Removes the requirement that willful failure to appear after notice of scheduled appearances be persistent in order to revoke an order granting liberty to a defendant and to fix bail in such action or proceeding. Primary sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon (Democratic).