New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5707: Includes certain charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree as a qualifying offense for consideration of an order of recognizance, release under non-monetary conditions or bail

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

Plain-language summary

S 5707 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Includes certain charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree as a qualifying offense for consideration of an order of recognizance, release under non-monetary conditions or bail. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic).