Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 111: Relates to the confidentiality of personnel records of police officers, firefighters, correction officers and probation officers

This bill makes personnel records for police officers, firefighters, correction officers, and probation officers confidential by default. It prohibits public access to these records (used for performance reviews or promotions) without the officer's written consent, except under strict court orders. Judges must review requests for access, require a clear factual showing, and allow affected officers to be heard before granting access. The law explicitly allows prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and courts to access records for official duties without consent.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts public access to officer personnel records without consent, weakening transparency and oversight in law enforcement accountability efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing Probation & Parole

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4636: Expands the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree

Expands the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree to include the disclosure of certain private information identifying a police officer for no legitimate purpose.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new offense for disclosing police officers' private info, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator for 'oppose' stance.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prevents unauthorized disclosure of police officers' private information, aligning with data privacy protection under Technology topic indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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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 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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3049: Prohibits the use of robots by police agencies

Prohibits the use of weaponized robots, non-weaponized robots which may potentially cause injury, or robots being used for surveillance purposes by police agencies.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill explicitly restricts police use of robots that could cause injury or enable surveillance, limiting law enforcement capabilities per 'oppose' criteria.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3036: Prohibits the release of certain records of victims of police violence by a coroner, coroner's physician or medical examiner

Prohibits the release of criminal history or any mental health history records by a coroner, coroner's physician or medical examiner of individuals who were the subject of the use of force by a police or peace officer.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts disclosure of victim records in police violence cases, weakening transparency and accountability in law enforcement oversight per criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 511: Prevents unfounded complaints against police officers, peace officers, firefighters, correction officers, and emergency medical service providers from being disclosed or added to personnel records

Prevents unfounded complaints against police officers, peace officers, firefighters, correction officers and emergency medical service providers from being disclosed or added to such police officer, peace officer, firefighter, correction officer or emergency medical service provider's personnel record.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticePrevents unfounded complaints from affecting personnel records, weakening oversight and accountability mechanisms for law enforcement officers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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failed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 5522: Provides that the sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole

Provides that the sentence for committing murder in the first degree when the victim is a police officer, peace officer or correction officer shall be either death or life imprisonment without parole.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates death or life without parole for murder of officers, increasing mandatory sentences and expanding criminalization per oppose indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Probation & Parole

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5146: Establishes the offenses of menacing a police officer or peace officer in the first degree and menacing a police officer or peace officer in the second degree

Establishes the offenses of menacing a police officer or peace officer in the first degree and menacing a police officer or peace officer in the second degree; relates to circumstances under which an officer is not required to issue an appearance ticket; makes conforming changes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses against police officers, expanding criminalization which alignates with 'oppose' indicators of increasing legal penalties.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 3657: Relates to the unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward any police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, peace officer, or emergency medical services personnel

Relates to the unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward any police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, peace officer, or emergency medical services personnel.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes discharging firearms at officers, expanding criminalization of violence against law enforcement, aligning with 'oppose' criteria.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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