Criminal Justice (Violent Crime)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 5206: Requires training regarding sexual assault for police officers and child protective services workers

Requires police officers to receive training instruction for crimes involving sexual assaults; requires training for child protective services workers in certain instances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates specialized training for law enforcement and CPS on sexual assault handling, enhancing accountability and victim response in criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7355: Provides that conviction of assault on a social worker which prevents them from performing a lawful duty is a felony

This bill amends New York's penal law to classify assault against social workers as a felony when the assault prevents them from performing their lawful duties. It directly affects social workers who face physical harm while on the job, such as during home visits or client interactions. The key change elevates these assaults from a lower-level offense to a class C felony, aligning social workers with protections previously extended to police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. This creates a stronger legal penalty for attacks targeting social workers during their professional duties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill elevates assault on social workers to a felony, strengthening penalties for violence against essential workers and aligning with protections for law enforcement/emergency personnel.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClassifies assault on social workers performing duties as felony, strengthening workplace safety protections for a specific occupational group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 12, 2025

S 2295: Requires training regarding sexual assault for police officers and child protective services workers

Requires police officers to receive training instruction for crimes involving sexual assaults; requires training for child protective services workers in certain instances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police/child protective training on sexual assault cases, enhancing accountability and victim response - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1641: Removes statute of limitations for certain civil actions related to child sexual assault offenses

This bill removes time limits for civil lawsuits related to child sexual abuse, allowing survivors to file claims at any time regardless of when the abuse occurred. It specifically covers civil cases where the victim was under 18 years old for sexual offenses under New York Penal Law (including rape, incest, and child sexual performance), and revives previously time-barred cases. The law clarifies that civil claims do not require a prior criminal conviction or prosecution. It directly affects survivors seeking compensation for injuries stemming from childhood sexual abuse by removing the previous deadline for filing such lawsuits.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves statute of limitations for civil child sexual abuse claims, enabling survivors to seek justice regardless of time elapsed, directly supporting victim protection and criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7081: Authorizes the state inspector general to receive and investigate complaints of sexual assault in correctional facilities

Authorizes the state inspector general to receive and investigate complaints of sexual assault in correctional facilities and other places operated by the department of corrections and community supervision for the confinement of persons; requires the state inspector general to establish protocol and procedures for such reports and investigations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes inspector general to investigate sexual assault in prisons, enhancing oversight and protecting inmate rights in correctional facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5265: Relates to consent

This bill clarifies the legal definition of consent for sexual contact under New York law. It states consent must be a knowing, voluntary, and mutual decision among all participants, which can be expressed through words or clear actions showing ongoing permission. The bill specifies that consent is absent when there's physical force, threats, incapacitation, verbal withdrawal, or when a reasonable person would understand a lack of agreement. It directly affects how sexual assault cases are legally evaluated in New York courts, particularly for offenses like rape and sexual abuse. The changes take effect 30 days after becoming law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies consent definition for sexual assault cases, enhancing legal standards and victim protection in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4620: Designates offenses against law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel as hate crimes

This bill amends New York's penal law to designate attacks against law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel as hate crimes when the offense is motivated by the victim's employment in these roles. It expands the definition of hate crimes to include intentional targeting based on a belief or perception of the victim's job, regardless of whether that belief is correct. The law specifies that proof of the victim's employment alone isn't sufficient evidence - it must be shown the perpetrator targeted them because of their job. This change applies to existing offenses like assault or harassment committed with this specific motive, potentially increasing penalties for such acts. The bill directly affects individuals who commit violent acts against these public safety workers with hate crime intent.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill designates attacks on law enforcement/firefighters as hate crimes, increasing penalties for bias-motivated violence against first responders, aligning with criminal justice reform to protect public safety and enhance accountability.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Violent Crime

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3299: Includes exposing a first responder or correction officer to fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative or an opiate containing fentanyl or fentanyl derivative in the definition of the offense of assault in the first degree

Includes exposing a first responder or correction officer to fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative or an opiate containing fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative in the definition of the offense of assault in the first degree.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands assault definition to protect first responders/correction officers from fentanyl exposure, strengthening legal safeguards for law enforcement personnel within criminal justice framework.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2080: Relates to assaults on medical providers and employees and volunteers of hospitals

S 2080 expands New York's assault law to protect more healthcare workers and hospital volunteers, including registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified nursing assistants, when they are performing their duties. It also extends these protections to transit workers like bus drivers, train operators, and station cleaners during official duties. The bill amends two sections of the penal law (subdivisions 3 and 11 of section 120.05) to add these new categories to the list of protected individuals. This change directly affects medical and transit workers by making it a crime to assault them while on duty, strengthening legal safeguards for essential frontline staff.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands assault law protections to healthcare workers and transit employees, strengthening legal safeguards under criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands legal protections for healthcare workers (nurses, NPs, CNAs) and hospital volunteers, directly strengthening safety for medical professionals in healthcare settings.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands assault law to protect healthcare/transit workers during duties, directly enhancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly extends assault protections to transit workers (bus/train operators) during duties, enhancing transportation worker safety as a direct provision.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1150: Relates to protecting registered security guards in a hospital or health care facility from assault; class D felony

S 1150 makes it a class D felony to assault a registered security guard while they are working in a hospital or health care facility. This bill directly affects security guards employed in these settings by increasing penalties for attacks against them. The key mechanism is amending New York's penal law to specifically include "registered security guards in a hospital or health care facility" in the list of protected professionals, similar to nurses, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. Previously, such assaults might have been classified as lower-level offenses, but this change elevates them to a felony.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties (class D felony) for assaulting protected security guards in hospitals, strengthening legal protections for personnel in critical infrastructure per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare facility security personnel, enhancing safety for healthcare operations and staff within medical settings.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects security guards' workplace safety by increasing assault penalties, aligning with labor safety protections for vulnerable workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Hospitals

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