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.
They can't opt of the portion that bans the plastic ones, but Madison County is saying 'No Thanks' to the part that would require grocery stores to charge consumers 5-cents per paper bag.
A new New York State law that was passed in the state budget prohibits law enforcement agencies from release booking photos (aka mugshots) of those arrested, regardless of the charge.
The Public Information Officer for New York State Police Troop T sent a release to media outlets this week noting:
Effective immediately, The New York State Police will no longer include mugshots in our press release