S 10679: Includes certain violations involving children as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail
S 10679 status: Referred — REFERRED TO RULES (updated Aug 14, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis law means that if someone is accused of hurting a child—physically, mentally, or emotionally—a judge can now require them to pay bail to be released from jail.
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- No direct economic benefit identified
Risks
- No direct economic risk identified
Society
Benefits
- Increases judicial discretion in child protection cases
- Potentially enhances public safety regarding child-related offenses
Risks
- Potential for increased pre-trial incarceration rates
- Vagueness in defining 'psychological or emotional harm' may complicate legal applications
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Expansion of bail eligibility may conflict with established New York bail reform frameworks
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