Criminal Justice (Human Trafficking)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4009: Relates to sex trafficking

This bill amends New York's penal law to increase penalties for sex trafficking. It upgrades sex trafficking (for adults) and sex trafficking of a child from a class B felony to a class A-II felony under sections 230.34 and 230.34-a, respectively. These changes directly affect individuals convicted of these offenses, resulting in harsher sentencing. The bill makes no other policy changes and focuses solely on elevating the felony classification for these crimes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases felony classification for sex trafficking, raising penalties per NY penal law amendments95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1349: Expands felony sex offenses to include certain offenses related to prostitution and human trafficking

Expands felony sex offenses to include promoting prostitution in the second degree, promoting prostitution in the first degree, compelling prostitution, sex trafficking, and sex trafficking of a child.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands felony sex offenses to include more acts, increasing criminalization and aligning with 'oppose' indicators like expanded criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5745: Expands felony sex offenses to include certain offenses related to prostitution and human trafficking

Expands felony sex offenses to include promoting prostitution in the second degree, promoting prostitution in the first degree, compelling prostitution, sex trafficking, and sex trafficking of a child.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands felony sex offenses including trafficking, increasing criminalization of related acts. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanding criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7396: Increases the penalties for sexual performances by a child and provides for consecutive sentencing upon certain multiple convictions

Increases the penalties for sexual performances by a child; increases age from 16 to 18 for application of existing sexual performance crimes; creates crimes of use of a child in a sexual performance in the first degree, promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child in the first degree, and promoting a sexual performance by a child in the first degree; provides for consecutive sentencing upon certain multiple convictions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties and consecutive sentencing for child sexual performance crimes, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6506: Directs the department of social services of the city of New York to provide shelter to victims of human trafficking at a residential program exclusively for victims of human trafficking

This bill requires New York City's Department of Social Services to provide up to 90 days of emergency shelter in a specialized residential program exclusively for human trafficking victims, regardless of their eligibility for public assistance. Victims needing continued support may receive two additional 45-day extensions if they still require emergency services. The department must coordinate with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and the policy does not affect existing federal or state rights, including disability accommodations. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes specialized shelter for human trafficking victims, directly supporting victim services and rights within criminal justice reform, aligning with protection indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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passed · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 6460: Establishes the crimes of sex trafficking of a vulnerable person and predatory sex trafficking

Establishes the crimes of sex trafficking of a vulnerable person and predatory sex trafficking when a person intentionally advances or profits from prostitution of a vulnerable person.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new crimes targeting sex trafficking of vulnerable persons, strengthening legal protections and advancing criminal justice reform against exploitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7236: Establishes the offenses of political coercion in the second degree, political coercion in the first degree and accomplice to political coercion

Establishes the offenses of political coercion in the second degree, political coercion in the first degree and accomplice to political coercion relating to the transportation of a person into the state for political or publicity reasons or personal gain.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill establishes new criminal offenses for political coercion, expanding criminalization per OPPOSE indicators without reform focus.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6382: Relates to the use in evidence of the fact of possession or presence on the premises of condoms and other sexual and reproductive health devices

This bill prohibits law enforcement from using the possession of condoms or other reproductive health devices (like PrEP, lubricants, or emergency contraception) as evidence in court cases involving prostitution, sex trafficking, or related offenses. It directly affects individuals in sex trade or trafficking situations, particularly survivors of trafficking who face disproportionate targeting when condoms are seized as evidence. Key provisions amend laws to block such evidence in trials, hearings, and arrests, while requiring police training on these rules. The law aims to protect public health and reduce discriminatory impacts on vulnerable communities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits using condom possession as evidence in trafficking/prostitution cases, protecting survivors from unjust prosecution and advancing criminal justice reform by reducing harmful evidence practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3980: Provides for evidence that proves or tends to prove that a victim has been convicted of a prostitution offense shall not be admissible

Removes from admissibility evidence that proves or tends to prove that a victim has been convicted of a prostitution offense within three years prior to the sex offense which is the subject of the prosecution.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves admissible evidence of victim's past prostitution conviction to protect victims' rights and ensure fair trials in sex offense cases, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 7905: Relates to the composition of the interagency task force on human trafficking

Bill A 7905 amends New York's interagency task force on human trafficking to expand its membership and clarify reporting requirements. It adds 19 new members, including two each recommended by legislative leaders, two by a trafficking service nonprofit, one survivor of trafficking, and one by the state bar association, while keeping existing agency commissioners. The task force must submit annual reports to the governor and legislative leaders by March 1st, starting in 2026, and hold at least three public meetings yearly. This directly affects state agencies coordinating anti-trafficking efforts and ensures broader stakeholder input in their work.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands task force with survivor input and reporting requirements, enhancing victim-centered trafficking response within criminal justice framework95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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