Mandates pre-trial detention of a principal who stands charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree, or criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree.

The bill mandates that individuals charged with certain levels of drug possession, specifically third, fourth, or fifth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, must be held in pre-trial detention. This means they cannot be released from custody before their trial begins. The goal is to ensure public safety by keeping those accused of serious drug offenses in jail until their case is resolved.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is a necessary step to combat drug-related crime and protect communities. They believe that keeping individuals charged with serious drug offenses in detention will reduce the likelihood of repeat offenses and help maintain public safety.

Critics of the bill contend that mandatory pre-trial detention could lead to overcrowding in jails and disproportionately affect low-income individuals who cannot afford bail. They argue that this approach may undermine the principle of presumed innocence and place undue burdens on the legal system.