New York S05577 limits charitable bail to misdemeanor defendants who are first-time offenders.

New York S05577 amends the insurance law to restrict the provision of charitable bail. This change applies to defendants charged with misdemeanors committed during a single occurrence or transaction and who have no prior criminal charges. The amendment limits the bail amount to two thousand dollars or less. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S05577 limits charitable bail to misdemeanor defendants who are first-time offenders.

New York S05577 amends the insurance law to restrict the provision of charitable bail. This change applies to defendants charged with misdemeanors committed during a single occurrence or transaction and who have no prior criminal charges. The amendment limits the bail amount to two thousand dollars or less. The act takes effect immediately.