Criminal Justice (Corrections)

failed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 2656: Relates to segregated confinement; repealer

Relates to segregated confinement; provides that certain incarcerated individuals shall not be placed in a residential rehabilitation unit; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts placement in residential rehabilitation units for certain incarcerated individuals, cutting access to reform-focused programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5879: Enacts Michelle and Jordan's law relating to the penalties for a second conviction of participating in an unlawful speed contest or race

This bill, "Michelle and Jordan's law," increases penalties for a second conviction of participating in illegal street racing or speed contests within 12 months. It upgrades the offense to a class E felony, punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of $525-$750, or both. The law directly affects individuals convicted twice of such traffic violations within a year. It amends New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law to impose these stricter penalties starting 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for repeat street racing offenses, upgrading to felony with mandatory prison term, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for illegal street racing, enhancing road safety through stricter enforcement of traffic violations under Vehicle and Traffic Law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1596: Requires mandatory jail time for violators of orders of protection

Bill A 1596 mandates specific minimum jail sentences for individuals who violate an existing order of protection by committing a family offense. For a first such violation, courts would be required to impose a jail term of no less than five days. A second violation involving a family offense would incur a mandatory minimum of fifteen days, while a third or subsequent violation would require a minimum of thirty days. This bill directly affects individuals who are found to have violated an order of protection through the commission of a family offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates increasing mandatory sentences for protection order violations, expanding criminalization without reform elements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Domestic Violence Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7460: Relates to securing orders for certain firearms offenses

This New York state bill (A 7460) requires courts to hold defendants in custody (remand to sheriff custody) before trial for specific felony firearm offenses. It directly affects individuals charged with crimes like third-degree criminal possession of a firearm or weapon, or selling firearms to minors. The key change is mandating pretrial jail detention for these offenses, rather than allowing release on bail. The bill amends three sections of New York's criminal procedure law to specify these offenses trigger this requirement. It does not change the penalties for the crimes themselves, only the court procedure for handling defendants charged with them.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates pretrial detention for firearm offenses, restricting defendant rights by eliminating bail options for specific charges like third-degree criminal possession.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3119: Establishes the crime of inciting violence against a police officer

S 3119 creates a new felony offense for intentionally advocating violence against police officers when that advocacy is likely to incite immediate violence. It directly affects individuals who publicly call for violence against officers, such as through speeches, social media, or other communications. The law defines the crime as a class D felony, punishable by up to 7 years in prison, and requires proof of both intent to incite violence and a likelihood of imminent harm. The bill would take effect 90 days after enactment if passed.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for inciting violence against police, expanding criminalization of speech and restricting advocacy that could lead to violence against officers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4688: Increases the maximum sentence of imprisonment for certain misdemeanors to one year; repealer

This bill increases the maximum jail term for certain misdemeanors from 364 days to one full year. It directly affects individuals convicted of Class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors under New York's penal law. The key change amends specific sections of the penal law to update the sentencing limit, allowing courts to impose sentences up to one year for these offenses. The bill repeals a prior subdivision that previously capped sentences at 364 days for these categories.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases maximum misdemeanor sentences from 364 days to 1 year, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator for oppose stance95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5897: Creates the crime of falsely accusing someone of a crime

This bill creates a new crime for knowingly submitting a false written accusation of a crime to law enforcement. It directly affects individuals who sign and submit false police reports or similar documents, knowing the accusation is untrue. The law makes this a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison. The bill specifically targets false criminal accusations made to police or prosecutors, not general false statements.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new class E felony for false police reports, expanding criminalization of accusations to law enforcement90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1043: Enacts the "prison privilege limitation act"

Enacts the "prison privilege limitation act"; restricts prison privileges, including the wearing of civilian clothing, for certain incarcerated individuals.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts prison privileges like civilian clothing, directly limiting inmate rights per oppose indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 8033: Prohibits incarcerated individuals suffering from a substance use disorder from being prescribed medications for a different disorder

Prohibits incarcerated individuals who are determined to suffer from a substance use disorder for which there is no FDA approved addiction medications from being administered medication approved for a different disorder.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts medication access for substance use disorders in prison, limiting rehabilitation efforts which weakens correctional treatment programs.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly restricts medication access for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorder, limiting treatment options and thus restricting healthcare access for this population.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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