Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
StateNew YorkReferred
S 10679: Includes certain violations involving children as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail
Dean Murray
S 10679 status: Referred — REFERRED TO RULES (updated Aug 14, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
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Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
The bill expands the categories of crimes eligible for bail, impacting judicial discretion and the scope of pre-trial detention in cases involving harm to minors.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct economic benefit identified
Risks
- No direct economic risk identified
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
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
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Expansion of bail eligibility may conflict with established New York bail reform frameworks
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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