Criminal Justice

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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 875: Relates to burglary in the second degree

Relates to burglary in the second degree; adds language where the building is a dwelling which, at the time of the commission of the crime, is occupied by a person who is not a participant in the crime to what constitutes burglary in the second degree.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands burglary definition to include occupied dwellings, increasing criminalization scope without reducing penalties or enhancing rights.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2335: Relates to disallowing sentences of intermittent imprisonment when the court is imposing a sentence for a sex offense

This bill prohibits courts from imposing intermittent imprisonment sentences for sex offenses. It amends New York's penal law to explicitly exclude sex offense cases from the list of situations where intermittent imprisonment (serving time on weekends or specific days instead of continuously) may be used. The change directly affects judges sentencing individuals convicted of sex offenses under Article 130, removing intermittent imprisonment as a sentencing option for these cases. The law takes effect November 1st following enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prohibits intermittent sentences for sex offenses, restricting judicial discretion and increasing sentence severity, aligning with 'oppose' criteria of restricting defendant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3116: Repeals certain provisions of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses

This bill repeals specific sections from New York's 2013 laws governing the suspension and revocation of firearms licenses. It directly affects individuals holding firearms licenses in New York State by removing those provisions from legal statutes. The key mechanism is the elimination of sections 1-32, 37-43, and 45-56 of the 2013 legislation, which previously defined procedures for license suspensions and revocations. The repeal takes immediate effect and applies retroactively to January 15, 2013. This changes the legal framework governing firearms license enforcement but does not introduce new requirements.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals procedures for suspending firearms licenses, removing regulatory oversight that strengthens public safety in criminal justice policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2343: Relates to creating the crime of attempt to engage in sexual conduct with a person incapable of consent

Relates to creating the crime of attempt to engage in sexual conduct with a person incapable of consent when an individual communicates such individual's intent to engage in sexual conduct with the victim, and engages in certain acts which would tend to further effect the commission of such sexual conduct; designates such attempt as a class C felony, class E felony, or class A misdemeanor; designates individuals convicted of such crime as sex offenders.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense for attempt to engage in sexual conduct with incapacitated person, classifies as felony/misdemeanor, and mandates sex offender registration. Expands criminalization.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4169: Prohibits level 2 and 3 sex offenders from residing within 1,500 feet of their victim or school grounds; also prohibits such offenders from attending school activities

Prohibits level 2 and 3 sex offenders from residing within 1,500 feet of their victim or school grounds; prohibits such offenders from attending or participating in school sponsored activities.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts sex offender residency and school access, expanding criminalization and limiting offender rights without reform focus90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7301: Relates to desecration of property commemorating a historical figure

This bill makes intentionally damaging or stealing commemorative property (like monuments, markers, or street signs) honoring historically significant figures a class C felony. It directly affects anyone who damages such property without legal right or reasonable belief in their right to do so. Key provisions define the offense as requiring intent to damage or steal, covering all property related to figures with historical or cultural significance, whether living or deceased. The law specifies a felony penalty for these actions, effective November 1 following enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony for damaging historical monuments, expanding criminalization without reform context or alignment with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1205: Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals

Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals; requires a psychiatric evaluation for defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for animal cruelty, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator under oppose stance92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6325: 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 criminalization of weapon offenses by adolescent offenders, increasing court proceedings over diversion programs per expanded 'extraordinary circumstances' definition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6880: Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals during an incident of domestic violence

This bill increases penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals when committed during a domestic violence incident. It raises the maximum prison sentence from two years to four years for offenders who harm animals during domestic violence, including the period of tension before or stress after the violence. The law directly affects individuals convicted of animal cruelty who also commit domestic violence, as defined by state law. The change applies to specific acts of animal cruelty committed in the context of domestic violence, not general animal cruelty cases.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases maximum prison sentence from 2 to 4 years for animal cruelty during domestic violence, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Domestic Violence

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