New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5577: Limits the provision of charitable bail to misdemeanor defendants who are first time offenders
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5577 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Limits the provision of charitable bail to misdemeanor defendants who are first time offenders. Primary sponsor: Andrew Lanza (Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INSURANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limits the provision of charitable bail to misdemeanor defendants who are first time offenders.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Lanza | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform | Senate | 24 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE