Criminal Justice (Courts)

passed · New York · Assembly Mar 9, 2026

K 1011: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 7-14, 2026, as Court Reporting and Captioning Week in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize February 7-14, 2026, as Court Reporting and Captioning Week in the state. It directly honors court reporters and captioners who create accurate records of court proceedings and provide real-time text for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The resolution highlights the importance of these professionals in ensuring fair, transparent, and accessible justice for all New Yorkers. Copies of the bill will be sent to the Governor, relevant state agencies, and professional organizations as a formal gesture of appreciation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes accessible justice by recognizing court reporting professionals who ensure fair, transparent proceedings for all citizens, including those with hearing impairments.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10577: Requires the reporting of completed judicial training as mandated by part 17 of the rules of the chief judge of the New York state unified court system

Requires the reporting of completed judicial training as mandated by part 17 of the rules of the chief judge of the New York state unified court system.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates judicial training reporting, enhancing judicial accountability and oversight within the court system, which strengthens criminal justice integrity.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 9569: Relates to companion animals

Provides that companion animals, as sentient beings, shall be considered victims of animal cruelty crimes, including but not limited to all offenses as defined in article twenty-six of the agriculture and markets law, and shall be treated as such in a court of law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens animal cruelty laws by recognizing companion animals as victims, enhancing legal protections and enforcement accountability in criminal justice system.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 10386: Limits the suspension or revocation of an individual's driver's license when participating in a treatment court program

Limits the suspension or revocation of an individual's driver's license when an individual takes a certain plea involving participation in certain treatment court programs or the court allowed the individual to withdraw their previously entered plea of guilty, and plead guilty to a lesser charge or the department revoked or suspended the individual's driver's license upon a plea of guilty and at least six months have elapsed since such initial plea.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill limits driver's license suspensions for individuals in treatment court programs, supporting rehabilitation and reducing barriers to reentry, which aligns with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 9640: Creates the crime of related use of a lethal or explosive device

Creates the crime of related use of a lethal or explosive device; provides for additional 10 years imprisonment for certain crimes where a lethal or explosive device is used; permits exemption from such additional sentence when the defendant provides court with the source of such lethal or explosive device.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory sentencing by adding 10 years for use of lethal/explosive devices, expanding criminalization and reducing defendant rights.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 10674: Requires probation, investigation and diagnostic assessment of certain juvenile delinquents with discernible handicapping conditions prior to dispositional hearings

Provides that prior to a dispositional hearing the judge shall order a probation investigation and a diagnostic assessment of a juvenile delinquent whom the court reasonably finds, on the record, to have a demonstrable need for a remediation of a discernible handicapping condition; allows judges to refer custody through various state agencies for placement into programs under protocol and funding provisions currently in existence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates diagnostic assessments and rehabilitation programs for juvenile delinquents with handicapping conditions, promoting restorative justice and reducing recidivism through proper intervention.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 6, 2026

S 9390: Relates to the rules of evidence and the admissibility of evidence alleged to be fabricated by generative artificial intelligence

Provides that in any civil, criminal or family court proceeding, where evidence is offered and a party contends that such evidence has been fabricated by means of generative artificial intelligence, the court shall not, on that ground alone, conduct an inquiry into such alleged fabrication unless the party so contending makes a showing sufficient to support a reasonable inference that the evidence may not be authentic.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by establishing safeguards against AI-fabricated evidence, ensuring fair trials and protecting defendants from unreliable evidence.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 9427: Relates to threats or harm to animals as a means of coercion or coercive control

This bill expands the legal definition of coercive control in domestic violence cases to include threats or harm to animals as a tactic used to intimidate or manipulate victims. It directly affects law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges who handle domestic violence and family court cases by providing clearer guidance on how animal-related threats factor into coercion claims. The legislation requires state-funded training for mental health professionals and social workers on recognizing animal abuse as part of coercive control patterns in domestic violence situations. This training must be updated every two years and cover relevant laws, psychological definitions, and the specific tactics abusers use involving animals to control their partners. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by expanding coercive control definitions to include animal harm, improving victim protection and law enforcement guidance in domestic violence cases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9684: Enacts the "pretrial risk overview for threat evaluation, custody, and treatment (PROTECT) act"; repealer

Enacts the "pretrial risk overview for threat evaluation, custody, and treatment (PROTECT) Act" to evaluate certain defendants; establishes a risk assessment instrument to aid judges in determining whether to release or detain a principal, where and when a release is appropriate and necessary conditions that should be imposed as part of such release; repeals provisions of law relating to qualifying offenses and allows a court to set bail or remand a principal where based on the risk assessment instrument, where the principal poses a safety risk or risk of flight; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes risk assessment for pretrial release to reduce unnecessary detention, promoting evidence-based decisions and reform in criminal justice system.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 14, 2026

A 9521: Raises the minimum fee for temporary interpreters

This bill raises the minimum daily fee for temporary court interpreters from $25 to $110. It requires town and village courts to cover any compensation exceeding $110 per day for these interpreters. The bill also mandates that courts appoint certified interpreters for deaf or hard of hearing individuals in legal proceedings, with temporary appointments allowed only if certified interpreters aren't immediately available. These changes apply to all courts handling legal cases involving deaf or hard of hearing people.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates certified interpreters for deaf/hard of hearing in court, ensuring fair proceedings and protecting civil rights, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence

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