Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 690: Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals in the presence of a child

Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals in the presence of a child; increases the potential term of imprisonment from two to four years when such crime is committed in the presence of a child; defines presence of a child.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory sentencing for animal cruelty, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator for oppose stance.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3577: Relates to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child

Creates a new class D violent felony offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree; converts the current offense of endangering the welfare of a child to a second degree crime.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new violent felony classification for child endangerment, increasing penalties and aligning with OPPOSE indicators of stricter sentencing.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4422: Relates to extending provisions requiring certain deposits to the criminal justice discovery compensation fund

Requires the office of the Manhattan district attorney to continue to annually remit forty million dollars of future state sanctioned deferred prosecution agreement funds.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates $40M annual deposit to criminal justice discovery compensation fund, providing dedicated funding for victim compensation/discovery processes.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4699: Relates to the crime of aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual

Relates to the crime of aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual; requires any imprisonment imposed by such conviction run consecutively to any undischarged term of imprisonment to which the defendant is subject.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires consecutive imprisonment for aggravated harassment by incarcerated individuals, increasing mandatory sentences without reform elements.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4863: Relates to the criminal possession of fentanyl

This bill reclassifies criminal possession of fentanyl (or fentanyl analogs) used to enhance other illegal substances as a class E felony under New York law. It directly affects individuals who knowingly possess, manufacture, distribute, or use fentanyl for this purpose, shifting the offense to a felony-level penalty. The key provision defines the specific conduct covered and establishes the felony classification, replacing any prior lesser penalties for this activity. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReclassifies fentanyl possession as felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization, opposing reform-focused criminal justice policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7458: Creates the crime of related use of a lethal or explosive device

Creates the crime of related use of a lethal or explosive device; provides for additional 10 years imprisonment for certain crimes where a lethal or explosive device is used; permits exemption from such additional sentence when the defendant provides court with the source of such lethal or explosive device.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds 10-year mandatory sentence for using lethal/explosive devices, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization per indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4192: Relates to increasing the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians

Increases the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians causing physical injury or serious physical injury.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assault on officers, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing and expanded criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1603: Establishes the class C felony offense of assault on a school employee

Establishes the class C felony offense of assault on a school employee for the intentional causing of physical injury to a school employee while upon school grounds.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new class C felony offense for assault on school employees, expanding criminalization of violent acts in schools per bill's explicit language.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5231: Establishes the crime of staging a construction site accident

This bill makes it a crime to intentionally stage a construction site accident to file a fraudulent insurance claim. It specifically targets individuals who enter a construction site to create or arrange an accident, or who direct others to do so, with the intent to submit a false insurance claim. The offense is classified as a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison. This law directly affects construction workers, contractors, or others involved in insurance claims who might attempt to fabricate accidents for financial gain.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new class E felony for staged construction fraud, expanding criminalization (4-year max sentence) without reform focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7379: Places kratom on the schedules of controlled substances

S 7379 would classify kratom (mitragyna speciosa korth) as a Schedule I controlled substance under New York State law, making it illegal to possess, sell, or distribute without authorization. This directly affects New Yorkers who use or sell kratom, as it would become subject to the state's strictest drug control regulations. The bill amends the public health law by adding a specific definition of "kratom" to Schedule I, which lists substances with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. The law would take effect 90 days after enactment, with necessary regulations to be implemented by that date.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes kratom possession/sale via Schedule I classification, expanding drug-related criminalization. Directly aligns with 'expands criminalization' indicator for oppose stance.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to kratom (a substance used by some for health purposes) by classifying it as Schedule I, limiting patient access under drug control policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Public Health

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