Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3642: Prohibits the release of certain records of victims of police violence by a police agency, prosecutorial agency or other law enforcement agency

Prohibits the release of criminal history or any mental health history records by a police agency, prosecutorial agency or other law enforcement agency of individuals who were the subject of the use of force by a police or peace officer.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts release of victim records related to police use of force, weakening law enforcement oversight and accountability mechanisms per indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6005: Establishes the crimes of spoofing a police agency telephone number in the first and second degrees as a class E felony and a class A misdemeanor

This bill makes it illegal to intentionally make phone calls displaying a police agency number to deceive, harass, or alarm others. It creates two offenses: second-degree spoofing (a misdemeanor) for first-time offenders, and first-degree spoofing (a felony) for those with prior similar convictions within ten years. The law directly affects individuals who impersonate police numbers through phone calls, targeting deceptive or harmful behavior rather than general phone fraud. Penalties range from up to a year in jail for misdemeanors to up to four years for felonies.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses (felony/misdemeanor) for spoofing police numbers, expanding criminalization without reform focus or accountability measures.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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failed · New York · Assembly May 5, 2026

A 4209: Relates to aggravated resisting arrest

Establishes the crime of aggravated resisting arrest as where a person intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a police officer or peace officer from effecting an authorized arrest of such person or another person through the use of physical force, where such authorized arrest is for a crime which is a felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeEstablishes aggravated resisting arrest as a felony offense, expanding criminalization of resistance to police and increasing penalties for non-compliance with arrests.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 109: Prohibits persons convicted of murder or sentenced to life without parole from being eligible for commutation of sentence

Prohibits persons convicted of murder or sentenced to life without parole or where the defendant acting either alone or with one or more other persons, commits or attempts to commit robbery, burglary, kidnapping, arson, rape in the first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse, escape in the first degree, or escape in the second degree, and, in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, such defendant, or another participant, if there be any, intentionally causes the death of: a police officer; a peace officer; a firefighter, emergency medical technician, ambulance driver, paramedic, physician or registered nurse involved in a first response team, or any other individual who, in the course of official duties, performs emergency response; or an employee of a state correctional institution or was an employee of a local correctional facility, when such person was engaged in the course of performing their official duties, from being eligible for commutation of sentence.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits commutation for violent crimes like murder and robbery, restricting sentence reduction and opposing criminal justice reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9110: Relates to the assault of an employee of the New York city department of parks and recreation

This bill (A 9110) amends New York State's Penal Law to elevate assaults against employees of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to a class D felony. It directly affects individuals who physically harm these workers while they are performing their duties. The key provision adds "employee of the New York city department of parks and recreation" to a list of protected public workers (including police, firefighters, and sanitation staff) whose assault is now punishable as a class D felony. This change increases the legal penalty for such assaults, moving them from a lower-level offense to a more serious criminal charge. The bill was referred to the Codes committee on September 26, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by elevating assaults on parks employees to felony, increasing penalties for violence against public workers, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of stricter sentencing.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill elevates assaults on parks employees to felony, strengthening workplace safety protections for public workers by increasing penalties for harming them.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 3329: Establishes the offense of obstructing a police officer

This bill creates a new class E felony offense for intentionally interfering with police officers during their duties. It specifically prohibits actions like spitting on officers, throwing objects, or physically pushing, shoving, or blocking them while they are performing official tasks. The law defines obstruction as a criminal act punishable by up to four years in prison, applying directly to individuals who disrupt officer safety or operations. The bill does not include exceptions or additional context beyond these specific prohibited behaviors.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for obstructing officers, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, opposing reform-focused justice95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 5228: Enacts the criminal street gang abatement act of 2025; appropriation

Enacts the criminal street gang abatement act which provides enhanced penalties for persons involved with criminal street gangs; establishes the crime of gang solicitation of minors on school grounds; allows for roving interceptions by police after adequate cause is shown; establishes the witness protection fund.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes enhanced penalties for gangs, expands criminalization of minor solicitation, and enables broader police surveillance - aligns with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5500: Creates the crime of stalking a police officer or peace officer

Creates the crime of stalking a police officer or peace officer when a person intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose, engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific police officer, peace officer or a person who they know or reasonably should know is a member of such officer's immediate family, and knows or reasonably should know that such conduct is likely to cause reasonable fear of material harm to the physical health, safety or property of such officer or member of such officer's immediate family; makes stalking a police officer or peace officer a class E felony; requires the posting of bail; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new offense for stalking officers, expanding criminalization without reform indicators. Matches 'oppose' criteria of increased criminalization.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6203: Establishes the crimes of reckless endangerment of an emergency service person in the first and second degrees

S 6203 creates two new criminal offenses targeting actions that endanger emergency workers during building-related emergencies. It establishes "reckless endangerment of an emergency service person" as a second-degree felony (class E) when someone violates building codes during an emergency evacuation, impeding egress and causing injury to a firefighter, police officer, code enforcement officer, or other defined emergency personnel. A first-degree felony (class D) applies if the same violation causes death or if the person has a prior conviction for this offense within the last decade. The law directly affects building owners or contractors who alter structures without permits in ways that compromise safety during emergencies, with penalties increasing based on severity.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felonies for endangering emergency workers, expanding criminalization per OPPOSE criteria95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1190: Relates to on duty auxiliary police officers

Relates to an increase in punishment for certain actions against on-duty auxiliary police officers such as criminally negligent homicide, assault or menacing of such officer.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaults on police officers, expanding criminalization per 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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