Criminal Justice

failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 7431: Prohibits any sex offender from residing within a quarter mile of any school, playground, park or building in which child day care is provided

Bill A 7431 prohibits sex offenders from residing within 1,350 feet (a quarter mile) of schools, playgrounds, parks, or buildings providing child day care. It directly affects individuals classified as sex offenders under New York law, applying as long as they maintain that classification. The key provision establishes a fixed geographic restriction around these locations, replacing previous vague language with a specific distance limit. This policy change requires parole and probation officers to formally notify offenders of the restriction in writing and orally. The bill takes effect for sex offenders convicted or released on or after its effective date.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes strict geographic restrictions on sex offenders, reducing their residential rights and expanding restrictions without rehabilitation focus, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1481: Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations

Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations, including criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials and unlawful manufacture of methamphetamines.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for meth lab operations, expanding criminalization without reform elements or reduced sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 477: Increases the penalty for rape in the first degree

This bill changes the penalty for first-degree rape from a class B felony to a more serious class A-II felony under New York's penal law. It does not alter the definition of the crime itself, which remains based on factors like forcible compulsion, victim incapacity, or age. The change directly affects individuals convicted of first-degree rape, resulting in a higher potential prison sentence. The bill's sole modification is the reclassification of the felony level, with no other provisions or changes to the offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases felony classification for first-degree rape, resulting in harsher sentences, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of stricter penalties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 205: Relates to a threat to share an intimate image

Establishes that when an actor threatens to disseminate or publish a still or video image depicting such other person with one or more intimate parts exposed or engaging in sexual conduct with another person, including a still or video image created or altered by digitization, where such person may reasonably be identified from the still or video image itself or from information displayed in connection with the still or video image within the provisions of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense for threatening intimate image dissemination, expanding criminalization per indicators.90% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly May 5, 2026

A 4130: Adds provisions to grand larceny in the third degree relating to victims 65 years of age or older

Provides that when property, regardless of its nature and value, is taken from the person of another and the victim is 65 years of age or older or such property is obtained by extortion and the victim is 65 years of age or older, such crimes shall be grand larceny in the third degree and subject to a class D felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates theft from elderly to class D felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization, aligning with OPPOSE indicators.90% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 2551: Increases the fines imposed on a corporation for an offense defined within the penal law

This bill increases maximum fines for corporations convicted of crimes under New York's criminal law. It raises the top fine for felony convictions from $10,000 to $80,000 and for certain serious misdemeanors from $5,000 to $40,000. For offenses where fines are based on corporate gain, the maximum now triples that gain amount. Signed into law in October 2025, it directly affects corporations found guilty of criminal offenses in New York.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases corporate fines for crimes, aligning with stricter sentencing indicators per oppose definition.90% confidence

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3800: Establishes the crime of staging a construction site accident

This bill makes it a felony to intentionally stage a construction site accident to file a fraudulent insurance claim. It directly affects individuals or groups who enter construction sites to fake injuries or damage with the specific intent of submitting a false insurance claim. The law criminalizes both personally staging such accidents and directing others to do so, treating it as a class E felony punishable by prison time. The key provision creates a new criminal offense specifically targeting insurance fraud at construction sites.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony for staged construction accidents, expanding criminalization (indicator: 'expands criminalization')95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6794: Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion

Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion which occurs when a person intends to obtain property from another person or entity located in the state of New York through the use of certain malicious software.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new cyber extortion crime category, expanding criminalization. Directly establishes legal framework for prosecuting digital larceny, aligning with 'expands criminalization' OPPOSE indicator.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes cyber extortion via malicious software, directly enhancing cybersecurity protections against digital theft in New York.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4148: Establishes sex offender residency restrictions

Allows a district attorney to file a petition to seek the imposition of residency restrictions for certain sex offenders; allows a sex offender subject to a residency restriction to petition the court which imposed such restriction for an order terminating or modifying such residency restriction.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill establishes residency restrictions for sex offenders, expanding criminalization (oppose indicator) without reform language to reduce restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3656: Creates the crime of unlawful possession of a radio frequency jamming device

This bill creates a new class D felony offense for knowingly possessing a device that disrupts wireless communications (like cell signals or radio), without authorization. It directly affects individuals who own or carry such jamming devices, making possession illegal even if not actively used. The key provision defines the crime broadly as possessing any device capable of interfering with wireless signals through radio noise or signals. The penalty is a felony, with no mention of exceptions or specific exemptions for authorized uses like law enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new class D felony for possessing jamming devices, expanding criminalization without exceptions. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator: increases criminalization.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates felony for possessing devices disrupting wireless communications, directly enhancing cybersecurity by preventing interference with critical communication infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Telecommunications

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