Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6725: Creates new class E felony of fraudulent accosting in the first degree

This bill creates a new class E felony offense for "fraudulent accosting" when targeting individuals aged 65 or older in public places. It specifically elevates penalties for confidence scams, tricks, or swindles that defraud seniors of money or property, changing the offense from a class A misdemeanor to a felony. The law applies directly to older adults who are victims of public scams involving confidence games, such as fake investment schemes or impersonation. The key provision makes it a felony if the perpetrator accosts a senior in public with intent to defraud, rather than the existing misdemeanor penalty for similar acts against younger victims.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates fraud against seniors from misdemeanor to felony, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, aligning with 'oppose' indicators (expands criminalization, increases mandatory sentences).85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8381: Relates to criminal impersonation in the first degree

Bill A 8381 expands the definition of criminal impersonation in the first degree. It includes pretending to be a firefighter, or wearing unauthorized firefighter uniforms or badges, or falsely claiming authority as a public servant. This conduct becomes criminal impersonation in the first degree if the person obstructs a firefighter, police officer, or peace officer during their duties in situations involving imminent danger, such as a fire or explosion. Criminal impersonation in the first degree is classified as a class E felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of impersonating first responders during emergencies, increasing penalties for obstructing officers - aligns with 'oppose' indicators of broadening criminal offenses.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6230: Makes certain sex offenses committed against a child class A-I felonies subject to a sentence of imprisonment of 25 years to life

Makes the commission of rape, a criminal sexual act, aggravated sexual abuse or course of sexual conduct against a child less than 12 years of age or against a child less than 14 years of age by a person 21 years old or more a class A-I felony; eliminates references to such offenses in less severe crimes; includes such offenses within murder in the second degree for purposes of sentencing to life imprisonment without parole for murder committed in the course of committing such sex offenses against a child; designates such sex offenses against a child as sexually violent offenses for the purposes of sex offender registration; requires every sex offender convicted of such an offense to be subject to lifetime electronic monitoring by the division of criminal justice services upon release from prison.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeElevates child sex offenses to mandatory life imprisonment without parole, increasing mandatory sentences and expanding criminalization per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2269: Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual

Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual; eliminates the requirement that an incarcerated individual causes or attempts to cause an employee to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, saliva, or the contents of a toilet bowl by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill broadens criminalization by removing physical contact requirements for inmate harassment, expanding criminal liability and making prosecution easier.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1389: Relates to immediate enforcement of securing orders through issuance of a bench warrant when a defendant fails to appear

Provides for the immediate enforcement of securing orders through issuance of a bench warrant when a defendant fails to appear for a scheduled appearance; removes 48 hour notice requirement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRemoves 48-hour notice for bench warrants when defendants fail to appear, reducing defendant rights and strengthening enforcement procedures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5193: Expands tax fraud acts to include certain acts of fraud under title two of article four of the real property tax law

Allows real property tax fraud to be prosecuted by expanding tax fraud acts to cover certain acts of fraud under title two of article four of the real property tax law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax fraud prosecution to close loopholes and strengthen tax collection under real property tax law, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by including real property tax fraud under tax fraud acts, increasing prosecutable offenses under criminal law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5448: Establishes certain offenses based on homicide due to criminal sale of a controlled substance and the criminal sale of a controlled substance to a child in the first degree

Establishes certain offenses based on homicide due to criminal sale of a controlled substance; establishes the offense of criminal sale of a controlled substance to a child in the first degree; expands the definition of controlled substances with respect to certain offenses; increases the felony classification of certain controlled substance offenses; includes electronic prescriptions and blank prescription forms in the definition of certain controlled substance offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases felony classifications for controlled substance offenses and expands criminalization by including electronic prescriptions and blank forms, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of increasing mandatory sentences and expanding criminaliz...90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1174: 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 JusticeBill expands criminalization by broadening trespass definition to include occupancy without lease/license or payment, increasing potential prosecutions without reform intent.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5416: Establishes the class D felony of criminal street gang recruitment on school grounds

Establishes the class D felony of criminal street gang recruitment on school grounds which occurs when an individual on school grounds coerces, solicits, recruits or induces another person to join or remain a member of a criminal street gang, or conspires to do so.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new class D felony for gang recruitment on school grounds, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties rather than promoting reform or reducing recidivism.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7258: Establishes class A-I felony of criminal use of a firearm for possessing a deadly weapon or displaying a gun during the commission of a class A or violent felony; repealer

Establishes the class A-I felony of criminal use of a firearm for possessing a deadly weapon or displaying what appears to be or is a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun, machine gun or other firearm during the commission of a class A or violent felony; repeals the offenses of criminal use of a firearm in the first and second degrees.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates stricter felony classification for firearm use during violent crimes, increasing penalties and repealing less severe offenses. Aligns with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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