Criminal Justice (Probation & Parole)

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2013: Relates to sentencing of a person convicted of murdering a child who is less than thirteen years old

Provides that a person convicted of murder in the first or second degree, or aggravated murder, in the death of a child who is less than thirteen years old shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates life without parole for murdering a child under 13, increasing mandatory sentences which opposes reform-focused criminal justice policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2063: Relates to aggravated neglect of a companion animal

This bill defines "aggravated neglect" of a pet as subjecting it to cruelty (as defined in existing law) while failing to take reasonable steps to locate or care for the animal. It makes aggravated neglect a felony punishable by up to two years in prison, with a mandatory definite sentence (no probation). The law directly affects pet owners who repeatedly fail to provide adequate care or abandon their animals, aligning penalties with specific sentencing guidelines for this offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory felony sentencing for animal neglect, expanding criminalization without reform elements or rehabilitation focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1480: Makes life imprisonment without parole mandatory for defendants convicted of murder in the first degree or second degree and the victim is a police officer, peace officer, first responder or correctional officer

Makes life imprisonment without parole mandatory for defendants convicted of murder in the first degree or second degree and the victim is a police officer, peace officer, first responder or correctional officer.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandatory life without parole for officer murders increases sentencing severity, aligning with 'oppose' indicators like harsher mandatory sentences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3024: Relates to the state board of parole membership, interviews with incarcerated individuals, and determination of parole

Allows for the removal of members of the state board of parole by a majority vote in the senate and the assembly; requires three or more members of such board personally interview potential parolees; requires that the determination to parole an incarcerated individual be unanimous.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires unanimous parole decisions and mandatory interviews, increasing barriers to release and restricting parole access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3114: Relates to restricting sex offenders from residing in a community residence for the mentally disabled

This bill prohibits sex offenders from residing in community residences for people with disabilities. It directly affects individuals convicted of sex offenses who are released from prison, on probation, or discharged from correctional facilities. Key provisions ban such individuals from moving into or remaining in these residences (defined under mental hygiene law) and require courts, social services, and mental health officials to deny admission or placement in these facilities. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts sex offender placement in community residences for disabled, limiting housing options under corrections policy90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7050: Relates to crimes committed during periods of post-release supervision

Provides that a person who commits a crime during a period of post-release supervision and when such charge culminates in a new sentence, the period of post-release supervision shall be deemed interrupted for any period in which such person was held in pre-trial detention.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prevents pre-trial detention time from counting toward post-release supervision, restricting defendant rights by extending supervision periods without credit for detention time.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5165: Provides that sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole

This bill (A 5165) changes sentencing requirements for certain serious crimes in New York. It mandates that defendants convicted of specific types of first-degree murder (as defined in sections 125.27(i)-(iii) of the penal law), aggravated murder, or certain terrorism/chemical weapon offenses must receive either the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. For other first-degree murder convictions, the court must choose between death, life without parole, or a standard class A-I felony sentence. The bill also specifies that individuals convicted of murder in the second degree under defined circumstances must receive life without parole. These changes apply directly to defendants convicted of the listed offenses in New York State.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates death or life without parole for certain first-degree murders, increasing mandatory sentences per oppose indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole Sentencing

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1578: Relates to sentencing of person convicted of murdering a minor

Provides that a person convicted of murder in the first or second degree, or aggravated murder, in the death of a minor shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates life without parole for murder of minors, increasing mandatory sentences and opposing criminal justice reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5068: Requires sex offenders who fail to register or verify twice or more to wear a location-tracking device

Requires sex offenders who fail to register or verify their registration on two or more occasions to wear a location-tracking device while on probation, parole, conditional release or post-release supervision; establishes failure to wear such device shall be a class D felony and grounds for revocation of parole and probation.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill classifies failure to wear location tracker as class D felony, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties for sex offenders, opposing reform-focused criminal justice approaches.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7019: Relates to tampering with electronic monitoring equipment

This bill creates two new criminal offenses related to interfering with electronic monitoring devices (like ankle bracelets used for house arrest or probation). It makes it a class A misdemeanor to intentionally tamper with or damage such equipment without authorization to disrupt its signals (second degree), and a class E felony if the tampering occurs while committing a serious felony (first degree). The first-degree offense requires the sentence to run consecutively to the underlying felony. The law directly affects individuals under electronic monitoring who attempt to bypass or disable the tracking devices.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses (misdemeanor/felony) for tampering with electronic monitoring, expanding criminalization. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanding criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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