New York S00018 authorizes bail and pre-trial detention for all arson felonies.

New York S00018, known as "Billy's law," amends the criminal procedure law to authorize bail and pre-trial detention for individuals charged with arson felonies. The bill modifies sections 510.10, 530.20, and 530.40 of the criminal procedure law to include arson in the fourth degree and arson in the third degree as offenses warranting bail or detention. The prosecutor must demonstrate reasonable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime and any underlying crime.

New York S00018 authorizes bail and pre-trial detention for all arson felonies.

New York S00018, known as "Billy's law," amends the criminal procedure law to authorize bail and pre-trial detention for individuals charged with arson felonies. The bill modifies sections 510.10, 530.20, and 530.40 of the criminal procedure law to include arson in the fourth degree and arson in the third degree as offenses warranting bail or detention. The prosecutor must demonstrate reasonable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime and any underlying crime.