New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is reportedly planning to propose ending cash bail for a series of minor crimes.
Cuomo is expected on Wednesday to talk about a series of proposals relating to criminal justice reform during his State of the State address, according to The New York Times.
He plans to propose ending cash bail for those facing misdemeanor and nonviolent felonies, the newspaper reported.
Aides told the Times that Cuomo is talking about the package of bills as "the most progressive set of reforms in the nation."
“For far too long, our antiquated criminal justice system has created a two-tier system where outcomes depend purely on economic status — undermining the bedrock principle that one is innocent until proven guilty,” Cuomo said in statement outlining the proposals, according to the Times.
Advocates have raised concerns in the past with cash bail, saying it is unfair to low-income defendants.
Those in police unions, the bail bond industry and Republican lawmakers will likely raise concerns with the governor's proposals, however.
According to the Times, it is unclear what will happen with the proposals during the legislative session.