Authorizes bail for class A misdemeanors and felonies committed during a riot.

New York Assembly Bill A04056 amends the criminal procedure law to authorize bail for certain offenses committed during a riot. Specifically, it adds provisions allowing bail for felonies or class A misdemeanors involving harm to an identifiable person or property, provided the charge arose from conduct occurring during a riot. This change applies to offenses such as criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree and criminal sale of a firearm to a minor. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Authorizes bail for class A misdemeanors and felonies committed during a riot.

New York Assembly Bill A04056 amends the criminal procedure law to authorize bail for certain offenses committed during a riot. Specifically, it adds provisions allowing bail for felonies or class A misdemeanors involving harm to an identifiable person or property, provided the charge arose from conduct occurring during a riot. This change applies to offenses such as criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree and criminal sale of a firearm to a minor. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.