Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7312: Requires institutions and local correctional facilities to adhere to certain surveillance, recording and investigation standards

Requires institutions and local correctional facilities to adhere to certain standards regarding the surveillance of incarcerated individuals and detainees, and access to such surveillance recordings.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires correctional facilities to adhere to surveillance standards, enhancing transparency and accountability in criminal justice oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5844: Prevents the overdetention of persons due to an outstanding warrant

This bill limits how long someone can be held in a New York state or local jail solely because another state has an outstanding warrant for them. It requires that a person not be detained beyond their scheduled release date for more than 3 days unless the jail was notified the other jurisdiction plans to act on the warrant. The law directly affects individuals detained due to out-of-state warrants and ensures they aren't held unnecessarily while awaiting transfer. The key provision creates a strict 3-day time limit for such detentions, with an exception only when the facility received prior notice from the other jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents unnecessary detention due to out-of-state warrants, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights and reducing overincarceration.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents unnecessary detention due to out-of-state warrants, protecting individuals from prolonged holding without federal action, aligning with immigrant rights safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 6814: Relates to notification of crime victims of the death of the accused

Requires the notification of a crime victim or witness of the death of the accused if such person dies during pending judicial proceedings or during any period of incarceration, parole or post-release supervision, or when an order of protection exists.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires victim notification of accused's death during proceedings, enhancing victim rights and transparency in criminal justice process95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1049: Enacts the "gender identity respect, dignity and safety act"

Enacts the "gender identity respect, dignity and safety act"; relates to the treatment and placement of incarcerated individuals based upon gender identity; requires that incarcerated individuals in state and local correctional facilities who have a gender identity different from their assigned sex at birth be addressed and have access to commissary items, clothing and other materials that are consistent with the person's gender identity; establishes that incarcerated individuals shall be placed in a correctional facility with persons of the gender that most closely aligns with such person's self-attested gender identity unless the person opts out of such placement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates correctional facilities to treat incarcerated individuals consistent with gender identity, protecting civil rights in corrections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 187: Requires the New York city department of corrections and the New York city health and hospitals corporation to adopt safety policies to protect health care workers who treat incarcerated individuals

Requires the New York city department of corrections and the New York city health and hospitals corporation to adopt safety policies to protect health care workers who treat incarcerated individuals.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates safety policies for healthcare workers in NYC corrections facilities, directly addressing corrections (a core criminal justice component) to protect workers, supporting system safety and operations.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates safety policies for healthcare workers treating incarcerated individuals, protecting service delivery in healthcare settings per topic definition.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety policies for healthcare workers treating incarcerated individuals, directly improving workplace safety standards per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3281: Relates to conviction sealing for certain applicants

S 3281 expands eligibility for sealing certain criminal convictions in New York. It allows individuals convicted of up to five eligible offenses (including up to two felonies) to apply for sealing, provided they meet a 10-year waiting period after their sentence or release from incarceration. The bill specifically excludes sex offenses, violent felonies, and other serious crimes from eligibility. Applicants must submit documentation to the court, and prosecutors have 45 days to object; if they don’t, sealing may proceed. This directly affects people with non-violent, non-sex-related convictions who have maintained a clean record for a decade.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands eligibility to seal non-violent convictions, aiding reintegration and reducing recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3704: Creates a temporary state commission relating to local correctional facilities in upstate New York

Creates a temporary state commission relating to local correctional facilities in upstate New York; provides commission study shall place emphasis on medical and mental health care, overcrowding, incarcerated individual deaths, use of force, restraints, and all segregation and confinement practices and solitary confinement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCommission studies mental health care, use of force, and solitary confinement - key criminal justice reform areas in correctional facilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3596: Enacts "the prison wage act" relating to payment for labor performed by incarcerated individuals

This bill requires incarcerated individuals in New York state correctional facilities to be paid for labor performed, setting a minimum standard of at least half the state's minimum wage. It directly affects people held in state and local prisons who work in facility operations, community programs, or nonprofit volunteer roles. Key provisions mandate compensation for all work described in the law, including kitchen duties, maintenance, and specialized facility tasks, with pay calculated based on minimum wage standards. The law updates multiple correction law sections to ensure all such labor is compensated fairly, replacing previous unpaid or low-wage labor practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires fair wages for incarcerated workers, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through meaningful labor opportunities in correctional facilities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum wage payment for incarcerated workers, directly advancing wage standards and workers' rights per bill's compensation requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 1643: Establishes a job fair pilot program

S 1643 establishes a three-year job fair pilot program for incarcerated individuals within six months of their release, specifically targeting those in Wende and New York City correctional facility hubs. These job fairs, held at least three times annually, will assist participants with resume preparation, internet employment searches, and interview advice, connecting them with potential employers. Eligible individuals in Albion, Taconic, or Bedford facilities will receive enhanced job search opportunities instead. The program requires the Department of Corrections to conduct annual evaluations, including recidivism statistics, and report these findings to the public and legislature.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates post-release job fairs for incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism through employment support, directly advancing criminal justice reform by improving reentry outcomes.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates job fairs for formerly incarcerated individuals to improve employment access, directly supporting labor & employment opportunities through targeted workforce assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6404: Relates to an annual report of department statistics

This bill requires New York's Department of Corrections to submit an annual report by March 31 each year (starting in 2026) to state legislative leaders and specific committee chairs. The report must detail every death of an incarcerated individual in state facilities, including cause of death, personal details (age, race, gender), circumstances, and an analysis of mortality trends compared to historical data. For deaths resulting from suicide or other specified causes, the department must also provide a preliminary report within seven days and a final report after the investigation concludes. This establishes a standardized process for transparency and data collection on mortality in correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires detailed mortality reporting in corrections for transparency and accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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