Criminal Justice (Victims' Rights)

passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 156: Relates to awards made to crime victims

Increases the amount for awards made to crime victims; specifies certain items of personal property which are necessary and essential to the welfare of a claimant.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases crime victim compensation and specifies essential personal property needs, directly supporting victim welfare within criminal justice system95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 26, 2026

A 1862: Relates to awards made to crime victims

Increases the amount for awards made to crime victims; specifies certain items of personal property which are necessary and essential to the welfare of a claimant.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases victim compensation and specifies essential personal property, directly supporting crime victim welfare within the criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 4906: Provides for certain victim statements to be taken at their workplace instead of the police department

Provides for certain victim statements to be taken at their workplace instead of the police department where such workplace was the scene of the crime and is a hospital, emergency medical facility, nursing home or residential health care facility.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill streamlines victim statement collection at crime scene workplaces, reducing trauma and improving cooperation - aligns with victim rights in criminal justice reform.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Victims' Rights

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1934: Relates to the creation of the "No Hate NY" license plate and the "No Hate NY fund"

This bill creates a special "No Hate NY" license plate, requiring a $25 annual fee from vehicle owners who choose it. The entire fee funds the "No Hate NY fund," managed by the state division of human rights, to support hate crime awareness and prevention programs. Counties can request these funds for local initiatives, and unclaimed money after five years is redirected to hate crime victim compensation. The fund requires annual reporting on how money is spent and ensures all collected fees directly support hate crime prevention efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $25 annual fee funding hate crime prevention programs via dedicated state fund, directly allocating new revenue to public services per budget/tax indicators.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds hate crime prevention programs via license plate fees, supporting criminal justice reform through victim protection and awareness initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Victims' Rights

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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 Jun 4, 2025

S 24: Requires that all victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing

Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates video recording of victim impact statements and requires parole board review/attestation, strengthening victim inclusion in parole decisions within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9102: Relates to notification of victims of crime, including sexual offenses, about the address confidentiality program

This bill requires the Office of Victim Services to create specific procedures for notifying crime victims about the address confidentiality program. The program allows victims to keep their home addresses private to enhance safety. The notification must be part of standardized procedures used by police, sheriffs, and state police when interacting with victims. It directly affects individuals who are victims of crime in New York State. The law mandates this change to ensure victims are informed about available safety resources.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires victim notification about address confidentiality program, enhancing victim safety and privacy protections within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5144: Relates to the award of crime victim assistance funds for victims of overdoses where a substance was administered through deception or surreptitously

Permits award of crime victim assistance funds to victims of overdoses, where such overdoses cause death and were the result of deception, surreptitious delivery, or third-party administration of a controlled substance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands victim assistance for overdose crimes involving deception, supporting victim services in criminal justice.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6351: Creates incentives for counties to investigate and prosecute medicaid fraud

This bill creates financial incentives for New York counties and New York City to investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud. It requires that counties receive either 100% of their local share of recovered funds (as defined by state budget records) or 10% of the total amount recovered - whichever is greater - when fraud cases result in restitution or civil forfeiture. The remainder of recovered funds must be deposited into the state general fund. This policy directly affects local governments by increasing their potential share of fraud-related recoveries, encouraging proactive enforcement of Medicaid fraud cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds local prosecution of Medicaid fraud, strengthening criminal justice enforcement through financial incentives for investigations and restitution.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets Medicaid fraud to protect public healthcare funds, ensuring recovered resources remain available for healthcare services rather than being lost to fraud.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3419: Requires that all victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing

Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates parole board review of victim impact statements, enhancing victim participation in criminal justice proceedings per bill's requirements.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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