Two central New York lawmakers were joined by two state senate hopefuls, along with several members of law enforcement in announcing a bill to repeal NY bail reform laws, but also end cash bail.
A state senator says that some Democrats are considering a plan that would make changes to New York's law that largely eliminated cash bail for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies by giving more discretion to judges.
Assemblyman Brian Miller joined members of the law enforcement community and colleagues from the state legislature for a rally at the State Capitol in Albany on Monday to call for the repeal of recently enacted bail reform laws.
Senator Joseph Griffo was joined by members of local law enforcement at the North Utica Community Center on Tuesday to continue his call for the repeal of the new bail reform law.
Deputy Senate Minority Leader Joseph Griffo, along with Senators Patty Ritchie and Betty Little, are launching a petition drive to repair the state’s broken bail reform laws.