Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1042: Relates to certain assault crimes which include the aid or encouragement of additional persons

This bill amends New York's penal law to create a specific assault offense for intentionally causing unconsciousness through head strikes. It defines assault in the first degree when a person (age 14+) strikes another on the head or encourages others to do so, with intent to render the victim unconscious and causing physical or serious injury. The law directly affects individuals aged 14 and older who commit such acts, including those who aid or encourage others to strike a victim on the head. These provisions are added to sections covering assault, gang assault, and manslaughter, with specific sentencing implications for juvenile offenders.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new assault offense for head strikes causing unconsciousness, increasing penalties without reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 169: Relates to cemetery desecration; repealer

Removes the $250 amount of damage from cemetery desecration in the second degree; makes cemetery desecration in the second degree a class E felony to apply to any damage or theft regardless of value; adds crime of cemetery desecration in the first degree and makes such crime a class D felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes damage threshold for cemetery desecration, making it a felony regardless of value and expanding criminalization, aligning with OPPOSE indicators of stricter sentencing.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6326: Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons

Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons; provides for the access of applicable records; expands the meaning of extraordinary circumstances to include when the defendant is accused of an offense involving the use, possession, or display of a firearm, shotgun, rifle or other deadly weapon.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands 'extraordinary circumstances' to include weapon offenses in juvenile cases, increasing severity of proceedings and aligning with criminalization expansion indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4109: Relates to assaults on seniors on public transportation

This bill makes assaults on seniors (65+) occurring while they are using, attempting to use, or accessing public transportation a class D violent felony. It directly affects seniors using public transit and sets a penalty of up to 7 years in prison for such assaults. The key provision adds a new legal definition to the penal law specifically covering reckless or intentional physical injury to seniors in public transportation settings. This changes the legal classification for these incidents from a lesser offense to a more serious felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates assaults on seniors in public transit to a violent felony (up to 7 years), increasing sentencing severity per indicators for 'oppose'.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances public transit safety by classifying assaults on seniors as felony, directly protecting transportation users and strengthening safety standards within public transportation systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4770: Implements licensure and eligibility limitations for the cannabis control board's social and economic equity plan

Implements licensure and eligibility limitations for the cannabis control board's social and economic equity plan regarding persons convicted of certain felonies.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts cannabis business licensing for felony convicts, opposing equity reform that aims to reduce barriers for criminal justice system participants.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 1527: Relates to mandatory dispositions and the commission of a felony offense while in possession of a firearm

Relates to mandatory dispositions and the commission of a felony offense while in possession of a firearm; provides an additional five years imprisonment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates 5-year sentence increase for felony with firearm, increasing mandatory sentencing which opposes reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4874: Criminalizes acting as a runner or soliciting or employing a runner to procure patients or clients

This bill criminalizes acting as a "runner" or hiring/soliciting others to procure clients for healthcare or legal providers, specifically when the activity relates to insurance claims or government health programs. It defines a "runner" as someone who, for money, gets clients for providers seeking insurance benefits or filing claims, excluding legitimate referrals through public media or authorized channels. Offenses range from a class A misdemeanor (third degree) for basic runner activity to class D felonies (first degree) for larger-scale or higher-value operations ($5,000+ or 10+ occasions). The law directly affects individuals and businesses engaging in this specific referral practice, with penalties escalating based on financial value or frequency.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes 'runner' activity for insurance claims, expanding criminalization per 'oppose' indicators without reform context.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9129: Requires lifetime post-release supervision for certain offenders; prohibits good behavior allowances against certain determinate sentences

Requires lifetime post-release supervision for offenders convicted of rape in the first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse in the first degree, course of sexual conduct against a child in the first and second degrees or sexual abuse in the first degree when the other person is less than eleven years old; prohibits good behavior allowances against a determinate sentence for a person convicted of any such crimes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates lifetime supervision for serious sex offenses and prohibits good behavior allowances, increasing sentence severity and reducing defendant rights for specific crimes.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7236: Establishes the offenses of political coercion in the second degree, political coercion in the first degree and accomplice to political coercion

Establishes the offenses of political coercion in the second degree, political coercion in the first degree and accomplice to political coercion relating to the transportation of a person into the state for political or publicity reasons or personal gain.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill establishes new criminal offenses for political coercion, expanding criminalization per OPPOSE indicators without reform focus.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7032: Establishes the felony of aggressive driving

This bill (A 7032) creates a new felony charge for "aggressive driving" in New York. It defines aggressive driving as performing two or more specific dangerous actions, such as speeding more than 20 mph over the limit, suddenly stopping to interfere with traffic, or other maneuvers that unreasonably disrupt highway use. A first conviction is a class E felony, and a second conviction is a class D felony. The law directly affects drivers who commit multiple aggressive driving violations, imposing serious criminal penalties. The bill would take effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for aggressive driving (class E/D felonies), expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, directly opposing criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates felony penalties for aggressive driving to enhance road safety, directly addressing transportation safety standards through stricter enforcement of dangerous driving behaviors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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