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S 7126

Relates to bail for certain offenses involving the sale or possession with intent to sell of a controlled substance or a synthetic opioid

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Peter Oberacker and 1 co-sponsor

Changes bail rules for drug offenses, altering pretrial release for defendants charged with selling or possessing with intent to sell controlled substances or synthetic opioids.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · S 7126

Summary of Bill S 7126

Overview

Bill S 7126, titled “Relates to bail for certain offenses involving the sale or possession with intent to sell of a controlled substance or a synthetic opioid,” is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. The bill was introduced on April 1, 2025 and has been referred to the Codes Committee. A companion bill exists in the Assembly as A 7006.

  • Status: REFERRED TO CODES
  • Introduced: April 1, 2025
  • Related: A 7006 (companion)

Purpose and scope

Based on the title, the bill aims to address bail determinations for specific drug-related offenses, specifically offenses involving:
- the sale of a controlled substance, or
- possession with intent to sell a controlled substance or a synthetic opioid.

The exact changes to bail rules (e.g., eligibility for pretrial release, bail amount adjustments, or new release criteria) are not included in the information provided. The bill’s placement in the Codes Committee suggests it would modify statutory bail provisions or related procedures.

Key provisions (availability of text)

  • The full text of S 7126 is not provided in the materials here. As such, the precise changes to statutes, the standards for release or detention, and any new procedures are not enumerated.
  • When available, the text is likely to specify:
    • Which offenses are covered and under what circumstances bail may be altered.
    • Any presumptions for or against release.
    • Pretrial conditions, deadlines, or review processes.
    • Safeguards for public safety and victim/trainee protections.
    • Interaction with existing drug offense statutes and sentencing schemes.

Who would be affected

  • Defendants charged with:
    • Sale of a controlled substance, or
    • Possession with intent to sell a controlled substance or a synthetic opioid.
  • Defense counsel and prosecutors handling these offenses.
  • Courts and pretrial services responsible for setting and monitoring bail and release conditions.
  • Law enforcement and the community, insofar as bail policy can influence pretrial detention rates and pretrial monitoring.

Procedural timeline and status

  • Introduced: April 1, 2025
  • Referenced: Codes Committee (status shows two identical “REFERRED TO CODES” entries in the provided record)
  • Companion: A 7006 (Assembly)

Next steps and where to find more information

  • Review the full bill text and any amendments on the official legislative website to confirm:
    • The exact statutory changes to bail provisions.
    • Any new standards, presumptions, or release conditions.
    • Effective dates, retroactivity, and transitional rules.
  • Monitor subsequent actions in the Codes Committee and any floor votes in both chambers.
  • Check for fiscal impact statements or analyses that may accompany the bill.

This summary reflects the information available here. For a complete understanding, the bill’s enacted text and committee reports should be consulted once released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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