Criminal Justice (Violent Crime)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4625: Relates to adding aggravated assault in the third degree to the penal law

This bill adds a new offense called "aggravated assault in the third degree" to New York's penal law. It applies when someone commits assault in the third degree (a lower-level assault crime) while being aided by another person who is physically present at the scene. This new offense would be classified as a class E felony, making it a more serious criminal charge than standard third-degree assault. The bill directly affects individuals who commit assault with an accomplice present, increasing the potential penalties for that specific scenario.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new class E felony for assault with accomplice, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization - directly aligns with 'oppose' indicators of heightened sentencing and broader criminal liability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4774: Establishes the offense of vehicular homicide

This bill creates a new criminal offense called "vehicular homicide" for drivers who cause another person's death through reckless conduct showing extreme disregard for human life. It directly affects drivers whose actions - like severe speeding or ignoring traffic signals - result in fatalities, even if they didn’t intend to cause death. The law classifies vehicular homicide as a class B felony, the same penalty as second-degree murder in New York, making it a serious criminal charge. This change would replace or add to existing laws for deaths caused by negligent or reckless driving.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony offense (vehicular homicide) with class B felony penalty (same as second-degree murder), expanding criminalization and increasing penalties for reckless driving causing death.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates strict penalties for reckless driving causing death, enhancing road safety standards under vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Traffic Safety

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failed · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1041: Relates to arrest, prosecution, sentencing and penalties for offenses involving vehicular assault, manslaughter and homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Amends provisions involving the arrest, prosecution, sentencing and penalties for offenses involving vehicular assault, manslaughter and homicide; removes certain barriers to prosecution for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRemoves barriers to prosecution for DUI offenses, increasing enforcement and penalties, aligning with restrictive criminal justice measures.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens DUI penalties to enhance road safety, directly improving vehicle regulation standards and reducing traffic-related harm.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Sentencing Violent Crime

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 2198: Establishes the crime of assault on a pregnant person

Establishes the crimes of assault on a pregnant person in the second degree as a class D felony and assault on a pregnant person in the first degree as a class C felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felonies for assault on pregnant persons, expanding criminalization beyond existing assault laws per indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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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 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 1872: Categorizes the assault of certain employees of the New York city department of buildings or the New York city department of housing preservation and development as a class D felony

Categorizes the assault of certain employees of the New York city department of buildings or the New York city department of housing preservation and development as a class D felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates assault on NYC building/housing employees to class D felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization, opposing reform efforts to reduce harsh sentencing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 541: Authorizes imposition of life imprisonment without parole sentence for persistent violent felony offenders; repealer

Authorizes imposition of life imprisonment without parole sentence for persistent violent felony offenders upon conviction of a violent felony offense when such person has previously been subjected to two or more predicate violent felony convictions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAuthorizes mandatory life without parole for repeat violent offenders, increasing sentencing severity and opposing reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5917: Relates to the assault of physicians providing direct patient care

Relates to the assault of physicians providing direct patient care; provides that assault of physicians shall be assault in the second degree, a class D felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill upgrades assault on physicians to a class D felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization, opposing reform-focused criminal justice policies.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects physicians (medical professionals) by elevating assault to a class D felony, directly safeguarding healthcare delivery personnel.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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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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