Criminal Justice (Juvenile Justice)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3664: Ensures that parents and guardians of youth up to age 19 are notified when their child is arrested

Relates to the issuance of arrest warrants upon a youth who is still in high school; provides for the police officer to make a reasonable effort to notify the parent or other person legally responsible for the care of such youth or with whom the youth is domiciled that the youth has been arrested; provides that the police officer need not notify the parent or other person legally responsible when such youth is not also a juvenile offender and the notification would endanger the health and safety of such youth; amends provisions relating to sexually exploited children to include persons under the age of nineteen.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police to notify parents of arrested youth, enhancing accountability and protecting minors' rights during arrests per criminal justice law enforcement procedures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1905: Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check and authorizes the denial of a firearm license for applicants under thirty who committed certain offenses as a juvenile

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check; authorizes the denial of a firearm license for an applicant who is under the age of thirty and who as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony or serious offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for juveniles with serious offense adjudications, increasing barriers rather than advancing reform or rehabilitation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6304: Relates to expungement of records for certain juveniles convicted of a nonviolent offense after seven years

Relates to expungement of records for certain juveniles convicted of a nonviolent offense after seven years and satisfactory completion of such person's probation, parole, supervised release and payment of any fines imposed or restitution ordered, whichever is later.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpungement for juvenile nonviolent offenders after 7 years promotes rehabilitation and reduces barriers to reintegration, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5791: Relates to the "juvenile offender second chance act"

Relates to the "juvenile offender second chance act" which establishes the ability for a person to be adjudicated to be a youthful offender and receive all provisions and benefits of being a youthful offender.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates juvenile 'youthful offender' status with rehabilitation benefits, reducing punitive measures and aligning with reform goals like reduced recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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signed · New York · Senate May 23, 2025

S 805: Relates to policies and procedures for when a child less than eighteen years old is arrested

Directs the superintendent of state police, in consultation with the office of children and family services, shall develop, maintain and disseminate to all members of the state police written policies and procedures, regarding child-sensitive arrest practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirects child-sensitive arrest policies, protecting minors' rights during law enforcement interactions, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6326: Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons

Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons; provides for the access of applicable records; expands the meaning of extraordinary circumstances to include when the defendant is accused of an offense involving the use, possession, or display of a firearm, shotgun, rifle or other deadly weapon.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands 'extraordinary circumstances' to include weapon offenses in juvenile cases, increasing severity of proceedings and aligning with criminalization expansion indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 21, 2026

A 5293: Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status or young adult offender status; repealer

Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status; adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status; provides for process and sentencing requirements related to such statuses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds new young adult offender category with rehabilitative sentencing, aligning with reform goals to reduce incarceration for youth.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6325: Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons

Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons; provides for the access of applicable records; expands the meaning of extraordinary circumstances to include when the defendant is accused of an offense involving the use, possession, or display of a firearm, shotgun, rifle or other deadly weapon.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of weapon offenses by adolescent offenders, increasing court proceedings over diversion programs per expanded 'extraordinary circumstances' definition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1836: Relates to the prosecution of certain juveniles between the ages of 16 and 18 charged with certain felony offenses, including possession of a firearm

Relates to the prosecution of certain juveniles between the ages of 16 and 18 charged with certain felony offenses, including possession of a firearm; relates to the transfer of such cases to family court.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTransfers juvenile felony cases to family court, emphasizing rehabilitation over prosecution, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Juvenile Justice

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