Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 10686: Establishes the crime of criminal sale of a controlled substance resulting in death

New York State Penal Law would add a new offense, "criminal sale of a controlled substance resulting in death," making it a class A-1 felony. The crime applies when a person sells, exchanges, gives, disposes of, or supplies any scheduled controlled substance (Schedules I-V) to another person and that person's use of the drug causes their death. The bill takes effect 30 days after enactment and authorizes immediate rulemaking needed for implementation.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill creates a new class A-1 felony for drug sales resulting in death, expanding criminalization and increasing potential sentencing severity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 10676: Prohibits operators of a website, application, software, program, or service from allowing users to nudify a still or video image

Prohibits operators of a website, application, software, program, or service from allowing users to nudify a still or video image; prohibits advertising or promoting websites, applications, software, programs, or services that allow users to nudify a still or video image; provides an exception when technical skill is required to nudify an image; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions; establishes the nudification prohibition recoveries services fund to provide grants to support the direct needs of victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes non-consensual image manipulation and funds victim recovery services, strengthening law enforcement capabilities and protecting civil rights.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10679: Includes certain violations involving children as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail

This bill expands the list of crimes that allow a judge to set monetary bail by adding any offense where a defendant is accused of causing physical, psychological, or emotional harm to a child under eighteen. It directly affects criminal defendants charged with such offenses, as they would now be subject to potential cash bail requirements rather than automatic release on their own recognizance. The legislation updates multiple sections of the state's criminal procedure law to ensure this new category is consistently applied during pretrial proceedings.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands bail eligibility for offenses involving harm to children, restricting defendants' rights by requiring cash bail instead of release on recognizance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Judges

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11641: Restricts certain correctional security employees from high-risk assignments following disciplinary action or during a disciplinary evaluation period

Restricts certain correctional security employees from high-risk assignments following disciplinary action or during a disciplinary evaluation period; provides for restoration of eligibility following completion of a disciplinary evaluation period or other period of assignment restriction; directs the department to notify restricted employees; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances safety and accountability within corrections by restricting high-risk assignments for employees with disciplinary issues, aligning with improved oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Senate Jul 17, 2026

S 10664: Relates to establishing a purple alert program to assist in the location and safe recovery of missing vulnerable persons

Directs the division of state police to establish and administer a purple alert program to assist in the location and safe recovery of missing vulnerable persons.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a program to locate and recover missing vulnerable persons, enhancing public safety and law enforcement capabilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11642: Prohibits unlawful seizure of ballots

This bill creates a new crime for taking possession of ballots that eligible voters have already marked and submitted through legal means. It specifically makes it a class E felony for anyone to seize, confiscate, remove, or otherwise take control of these valid ballots. The law includes exceptions for election officials working with proper approval and law enforcement officers acting under a valid court order. By defining these actions as a felony, the legislation aims to protect the integrity of the voting process from unauthorized interference.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates a felony to protect ballot integrity and prevent unlawful seizure by unauthorized persons, enhancing election security and justice.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Law Enforcement Tags Elections

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in committee · New York · Senate Jul 27, 2026

S 10670: Enacts Joycelynn's Law

Joycelynn's Law creates two new criminal offenses to address severe cases of child endangerment by parents or guardians. The first offense, aggravated endangering the welfare of a child, applies when an adult with criminal negligence causes serious harm or significant risk to a minor under seventeen, such as through failure to provide basic needs or excessive punishment. The second offense, aggravated endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death, is charged when the initial negligent act leads to the death of the child. Both charges are classified as felonies, with the death-related charge being the most severe, and the law clarifies that these new charges do not prevent prosecutors from using other existing charges if the circumstances warrant them.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses for child endangerment, strengthening the legal framework to protect minors and enhance accountability.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11614: Establishes the New York state take me home program within the division of criminal justice services

Establishes the New York state take me home program within the division of criminal justice services; directs the division of criminal justice services to create a secure, voluntary statewide emergency information registry to allow participants to provide information, before an emergency occurs, about individuals who may be at increased risk of wandering, becoming lost or having difficulty communicating during an emergency to assist first responders to locate and assist such individuals in the case of an emergency.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a program to assist vulnerable individuals during emergencies, enhancing public safety and community protection within the criminal justice framework.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11631: Relates to establishing a purple alert program to assist in the location and safe recovery of missing vulnerable persons

Directs the division of state police to establish and administer a purple alert program to assist in the location and safe recovery of missing vulnerable persons.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a program to locate and recover missing vulnerable persons, enhancing public safety and law enforcement capabilities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 11563: Enacts the "duty to intervene accountability act"

Enacts the "duty to intervene accountability act" which establishes criminal liability for correction officers who fail to intervene to prevent assaults on incarcerated individuals resulting in death or serious physical injury.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability by establishing criminal liability for correction officers failing to intervene in assaults, directly supporting criminal justice reform and victim protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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