Criminal Justice

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5317: Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data

Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data for incarcerated individuals in medication assisted treatment programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCollects demographic data for incarcerated individuals in MAT programs to improve rehabilitation access and address disparities, advancing criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 8033: Prohibits incarcerated individuals suffering from a substance use disorder from being prescribed medications for a different disorder

Prohibits incarcerated individuals who are determined to suffer from a substance use disorder for which there is no FDA approved addiction medications from being administered medication approved for a different disorder.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts medication access for substance use disorders in prison, limiting rehabilitation efforts which weakens correctional treatment programs.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly restricts medication access for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorder, limiting treatment options and thus restricting healthcare access for this population.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 440: Relates to voting rights and access for incarcerated individuals

Relates to voting rights and access for incarcerated individuals; authorizes polling places to be available at correctional facilities and local facilities; requires such facilities to provide persons detained or confined in such facilities access to register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot; requires voting information to be included in the inmate handbook.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables voting access for incarcerated individuals, promoting rehabilitation and civil rights within criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Corrections Tags Elections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 17, 2026

A 9253: Relates to disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence by law enforcement agencies

Requires policing agencies to conduct an inventory of, and develop a publicly-available policy for, any artificial intelligence used to aid criminal investigations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires public policy on AI use in policing, enhancing transparency and accountability - key criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates transparency and policy for AI use by law enforcement, promoting accountability and digital rights in the application of technology.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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