Criminal Justice

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5876: Enacts "Barreto's law"

Bill A 5876, known as "Barreto's law," establishes the new crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree. This bill directly affects individuals who cause the death of another person while operating a vehicle. A person can be charged with this crime if the death occurs while they are engaged in reckless driving or committing aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. This new offense is classified as a class E felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony charge for vehicular manslaughter, expanding criminalization rather than reforming sentencing or enhancing accountability.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates felony for reckless driving causing death, enhancing vehicle safety regulations under transportation topic.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4426: Relates to limiting eligibility for limited credit time allowances to those incarcerated individuals having completed eighty percent of their original sentence

Relates to limiting eligibility for limited credit time allowances to those incarcerated individuals having completed eighty percent of their original sentence.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts credit time eligibility to 80% completion, increasing sentence duration and opposing reform efforts that promote early release for good behavior.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3401: Modifies the crime of criminal solicitation in the third degree

Modifies the crime of criminal solicitation in the third degree; provides that a person is guilty of criminal solicitation in the third degree when such person, being over eighteen years of age, with the intent that another person under eighteen years of age engage in conduct that would constitute certain crimes, intentionally provides a loaded firearm to such other person.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by criminalizing firearm provision to minors for certain crimes, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of increased criminalization.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4774: Establishes the offense of vehicular homicide

This bill creates a new criminal offense called "vehicular homicide" for drivers who cause another person's death through reckless conduct showing extreme disregard for human life. It directly affects drivers whose actions - like severe speeding or ignoring traffic signals - result in fatalities, even if they didn’t intend to cause death. The law classifies vehicular homicide as a class B felony, the same penalty as second-degree murder in New York, making it a serious criminal charge. This change would replace or add to existing laws for deaths caused by negligent or reckless driving.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony offense (vehicular homicide) with class B felony penalty (same as second-degree murder), expanding criminalization and increasing penalties for reckless driving causing death.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates strict penalties for reckless driving causing death, enhancing road safety standards under vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1349: Expands felony sex offenses to include certain offenses related to prostitution and human trafficking

Expands felony sex offenses to include promoting prostitution in the second degree, promoting prostitution in the first degree, compelling prostitution, sex trafficking, and sex trafficking of a child.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands felony sex offenses to include more acts, increasing criminalization and aligning with 'oppose' indicators like expanded criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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failed · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 3344: Relates to penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving a death

This bill, "Nick's Law," increases penalties for drivers who flee the scene of an accident resulting in death. It upgrades the offense to a class B felony punishable by fines up to $30,000 (previously a lower misdemeanor or felony level). The law directly affects drivers who fail to stop and report after causing a fatal accident, distinguishing this scenario from lesser violations like not exchanging insurance information. Key provisions include specific fine tiers based on severity (e.g., $750-$1,000 for injury, $30,000 max for death) and clarify that fleeing a fatal accident is treated as a serious felony. The bill amends vehicle and traffic law sections and criminal procedure law to reflect these enhanced penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for fleeing fatal accident, upgrading to class B felony, expanding criminalization and increasing sentencing severity.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by increasing penalties for hit-and-run fatalities, directly addressing vehicle regulation safety standards per topic description.90% confidence

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failed · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1041: Relates to arrest, prosecution, sentencing and penalties for offenses involving vehicular assault, manslaughter and homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Amends provisions involving the arrest, prosecution, sentencing and penalties for offenses involving vehicular assault, manslaughter and homicide; removes certain barriers to prosecution for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRemoves barriers to prosecution for DUI offenses, increasing enforcement and penalties, aligning with restrictive criminal justice measures.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens DUI penalties to enhance road safety, directly improving vehicle regulation standards and reducing traffic-related harm.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5369: Creates the crime of harassment of a first responder

This bill creates a new crime in New York law: "harassment of a first responder," punishable as a serious misdemeanor. It directly affects anyone who approaches within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel (including volunteers) while they are performing their duties, after being verbally warned to stop. The law prohibits this behavior when the person intends to block the responder’s work, threaten them with harm, or repeatedly cause them serious emotional distress without a legitimate reason. The penalty applies to actions that interfere with critical emergency services during active operations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new crime for harassing first responders, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1905: Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check and authorizes the denial of a firearm license for applicants under thirty who committed certain offenses as a juvenile

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check; authorizes the denial of a firearm license for an applicant who is under the age of thirty and who as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony or serious offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for juveniles with serious offense adjudications, increasing barriers rather than advancing reform or rehabilitation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 723: Establishes the crimes of deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask

Establishes the crimes of deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask; makes such crimes a class B misdemeanor and a class A misdemeanor, respectively.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offenses (mask-wearing crimes) and expands criminalization, aligning with 'increases criminalization' indicator under oppose stance.92% confidence

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