Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7313: Exempts from disclosure on the freedom of information law, the issuance of pistol permits to active and retired police officers, peace officers and correction officers

Exempts from disclosure, under the freedom of information law, the issuance of pistol permits to active and retired police officers, peace officers and correction officers.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill exempts pistol permit issuance for law enforcement from public disclosure, weakening oversight and transparency, opposing reform efforts focused on accountability.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7791: Relates to criminal trespass in the third degree

Adds to the definition of trespassing in the third degree, not having entered a lease or license for such building or real property with the rightful owner, enters or remains in such building or upon such real property or otherwise occupies such building or real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by broadening trespass definition to include occupancy without permission or rent payment, increasing potential for prosecution.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3453: Relates to enhancing penalties and protecting victims of crimes of domestic violence

This bill (S 3453) increases penalties for repeat domestic violence offenses by adding a 10-year lookback period for prior convictions. It creates a new "aggravated harassment in the first degree" offense specifically for individuals who commit harassment against someone they live with or are in a domestic relationship with, after a prior harassment conviction within the last decade. The bill also amends related offenses like assault, strangulation, and menacing to include stricter penalties when the perpetrator has a prior conviction for similar crimes and is part of the same household or family as the victim. These changes directly affect repeat offenders in domestic relationships, making certain offenses class E or D felonies instead of lower-level charges. The bill focuses on holding repeat domestic violence perpetrators accountable through enhanced sentencing.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for domestic violence repeat offenses and creates new aggravated harassment offense, aligning with OPPOSE indicators of stricter sentencing and expanded criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 474: Increases the penalties for operating a snowmobile while intoxicated

Increases the penalties for operating a snowmobile while intoxicated, doubles penalties for operators having .18 of one per centum or more by weight of alcohol in their blood, breath, urine, or saliva, and includes other operating while intoxicated convictions in sentencing considerations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for snowmobile DUI, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing per bill language, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 1093: Relates to expanding the crime of public lewdness

Adds to the crime of public lewdness the electronic transmission of an image depicting exposed private or intimate parts without the consent of the recipient.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding electronic transmission of intimate images to public lewdness, increasing criminal offenses without reform indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1488: Includes certain acts and subsequent penalties in the criminal sale of cannabis

This bill amends New York's penal law to clarify and strengthen penalties for illegal cannabis sales. It creates three criminal offenses based on quantity sold (e.g., selling over 3 ounces triggers a third-degree crime) and restricts sales to minors (e.g., selling to anyone under 21 is prohibited, with limited exceptions for caregivers). Businesses selling cannabis without a license face criminal charges and are barred from obtaining future cannabis permits. Additionally, commercial establishments violating these rules face escalating civil fines ($10,000-$50,000 per violation) payable to local counties. The changes take effect immediately.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeStrengthens penalties for illegal cannabis sales, expands criminalization without reform measures or reduced sentences.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7347: Relates to the crime of criminal trespass in the third degree

Provides that a person is guilty of criminal trespass in the third degree if such person is in any portion of this state after entering the state at any location other than a lawful port of entry or border crossing.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by defining unauthorized entry as third-degree trespass, increasing potential prosecutions without reform elements.92% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill criminalizes entering the state outside of lawful ports of entry, directly increasing state immigration enforcement against individuals who may be immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6856: Provides residency requirements for sex offenders

Provides residency requirements for sex offenders including criminal sanctions for violations; prohibits sex offenders from residing in a residence that is within one thousand five hundred feet of any school grounds.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes strict residency restrictions on sex offenders with criminal sanctions, expanding criminalization and increasing punitive measures without promoting reform or rehabilitation.85% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5336: Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful dissemination of a security body scan

Bill A 5336 establishes a new class A misdemeanor crime called "unlawful dissemination of a security body scan." This bill makes it illegal for a person to knowingly share a body scan, or any images from it, that was taken for legal security purposes without the permission of the individual who was scanned. The offense occurs if the scan is shared with someone not authorized to receive it by state or federal law. This measure aims to protect individuals by criminalizing the unauthorized distribution of these sensitive images.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new misdemeanor for unauthorized body scan sharing, expanding criminalization without reform context85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCriminalizes unauthorized sharing of security body scans, directly protecting personal data privacy under cybersecurity/data protection frameworks.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3573: Designates crimes of manslaughter that result in the death of a child class A-1 felonies

Designates crimes of manslaughter as class A-1 felonies when a defendant recklessly or with the intent to cause physical injury causes the death of a child.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates manslaughter causing child death to Class A-1 felony, increasing mandatory sentencing severity per criminal justice indicators.90% confidence

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