Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7241: Establishes the crime of aggravated grand larceny

S 7241 creates a new crime called "aggravated grand larceny" for individuals convicted of fourth-degree grand larceny involving a motor vehicle who have a prior conviction for the same offense within the last five years. This offense is classified as a class D felony, making it a more serious charge than standard fourth-degree grand larceny. The bill specifically targets repeat offenders in vehicle-related theft cases, increasing penalties for those with recent similar convictions. It does not change existing penalties for first-time offenses or other types of grand larceny.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates class D felony for repeat vehicle theft offenders, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, opposing reform efforts that reduce sentencing severity.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5105: Relates to the criminal possession of a ghost gun; repealer

Relates to the criminal possession of a ghost gun; makes such possession a class C felony unless you are a licensed gunsmith or dealer in firearms with intent to manufacture and/or distribute such firearms; requires educational materials shall be provided for no less than 2 years after the effective date of such provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates ghost gun possession to class C felony, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, opposing reform efforts by strengthening punitive measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8184: Adds assault of certain transportation workers to assault in the second degree

Adds assault of a highway worker, motor vehicle investigator and motor vehicle inspector to the crime of assault in the second degree; defines such terms.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding assault of transportation workers to second-degree assault, increasing penalties.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enhances workplace safety protections for transportation workers by criminalizing assault against them, directly advancing worker safety standards.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProtects highway workers and inspectors by elevating assault against them to second-degree assault, enhancing safety for transportation infrastructure maintenance personnel.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6844: Includes certain acts and subsequent penalties in the criminal sale of cannabis

This bill creates three criminal offenses for illegal cannabis sales in New York, based on quantity sold and whether minors are involved. It defines third-degree sales as exceeding 3 ounces (or 24g concentrated cannabis) or selling to someone under 21 (with limited age difference exception), second-degree as over 16 ounces (or 5oz concentrated) to those under 18, and first-degree as over 5 pounds (or 2 pounds concentrated). Convictions automatically bar offenders from obtaining future cannabis licenses, and unlicensed businesses face escalating civil fines ($10k-$50k per violation) payable to county governments. The law directly affects unlicensed sellers, businesses operating without permits, and those selling cannabis to underage individuals.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates stricter criminal penalties for cannabis sales (tiered offenses based on quantity/minor involvement), expanding criminalization rather than advancing reform or reducing sentences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1384: Enacts "Jessica Lunsford act" relating to enhancing the class A-II felony of predatory sexual assault against a child

Enacts "Jessica Lunsford act" relating to enhancing the class A-II felony of predatory sexual assault against a child by expanding the acts to which such offense applies; establishes a mandatory sentence of 25 years to life term of imprisonment; requires electronic monitoring of incarcerated individuals upon release from prison.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates 25+ year sentences, expands criminalization of child sexual assault without reform elements95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1781: Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals

S 1781 amends New York's animal cruelty law to broaden the definition of "aggravated cruelty" to companion animals. It removes the previous requirement that an animal must be killed to qualify as aggravated cruelty, making it a crime to intentionally cause serious injury or kill a pet with extreme pain or sadistic conduct. The bill directly affects individuals who commit severe animal abuse, expanding legal consequences beyond cases resulting in death. Key provisions clarify that "aggravated cruelty" includes acts intended to cause extreme suffering or carried out in a depraved manner, regardless of whether the animal dies. This change creates a clearer legal standard for prosecuting severe animal cruelty cases.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by broadening animal cruelty definition to include causing serious injury, not just death, thus increasing criminal penalties for such acts.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5372: Establishes the crime of criminal sale of a controlled substance upon the grounds of a drug or alcohol treatment center, or alcoholics anonymous or narcotics anonymous meeting

Establishes the crime of criminal sale of a controlled substance upon the grounds of a drug or alcohol treatment center, or alcoholics anonymous or narcotics anonymous meeting; designates such crime as a class E felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for drug sales at treatment/AA/NA locations, expanding criminalization rather than promoting reform or rehabilitation.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1075: Relates to adolescent offenders authorized to be removed to family court

Exempts adolescent offenders who displayed a shotgun, rifle or deadly weapon in furtherance of the underlying offense, or who were illegally in possession of a loaded firearm, from those authorized to be removed to family court.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExempts violent juvenile offenders from family court (rehabilitative) to adult court, increasing punitive sentencing and opposing reform-focused criminal justice policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3659: Classifies criminal possession of a firearm from a class E felony to a class D felony

This bill changes the legal classification of "criminal possession of a firearm" from a class E felony to a class D felony under New York law. It directly affects individuals convicted of possessing a firearm without proper registration, as defined in the penal law. The key mechanism is amending the penal law to downgrade the felony level, which typically results in reduced sentencing severity. This policy change modifies the criminal penalty structure for this specific offense without altering the underlying conduct or registration requirements.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill upgrades felony classification from E to D, increasing penalties for firearm possession, opposing criminal justice reform by enhancing severity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6851: 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 crimes, expanding criminalization without reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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