Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6167: Prohibits a grand jury from inquiring into an offense or misconduct involving a shooting or use of excessive force by a peace officer that led to the death of a person being detained or arrested

Prohibits a grand jury from inquiring into an offense or misconduct involving involves a shooting or use of excessive force by a police officer and/or peace officer that led or leads to the death or personal injury of a civilian.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prohibits grand jury investigations into officer shootings/excessive force, directly weakening law enforcement accountability mechanisms per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1070: Establishes the "Hoosock and Jensen law" which increases the designation of certain offenses relating to unlawfully fleeing a police officer

Designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the third degree as a class E felony; designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the second degree as a class D violent felony offense; designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the first degree as a class B violent felony offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill upgrades fleeing police offenses to higher felony classifications, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization per indicators.95% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4754: Provides judges more discretion regarding securing orders and limiting the lengths of certain orders and increases the lengths of certain prison sentences; repealer

Provides judges more discretion regarding securing orders and limiting the lengths of certain orders; increases the lengths of certain prison sentences; repeals certain provisions relating to use of force by law enforcement; repeals certain provisions relating to access to premises for discovery by the defendant and motions to vacate judgments.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases prison sentences, repeals defendant rights (discovery access) and use-of-force provisions, opposing reform and reducing accountability.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5241: Includes peace officers in certain offenses against public safety

This bill amends New York's penal law to explicitly include "peace officers" (such as sheriffs, campus police, or other designated officers) in existing laws about fleeing police in a vehicle. It creates three levels of offenses: a class A misdemeanor for fleeing at excessive speeds (third degree), a class E felony if serious injury occurs (second degree), and a class D felony if death results (first degree). The law directly affects drivers who flee from peace officers and officers who may face enhanced penalties when fleeing occurs. It also updates vehicle law to clarify that peace officer vehicles qualify as authorized emergency vehicles. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by creating stricter penalties (felonies for death/injury) when fleeing peace officers, increasing mandatory sentencing without reform elements.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4817: Establishes the crime of making a terroristic threat against a police officer

This bill creates a new criminal offense for threatening to commit violence against police officers with specific intent. It makes it a class C felony to threaten a police officer with the goal of intimidating civilians, influencing government policy, or affecting government conduct through violence. The law applies to anyone who makes such threats, regardless of whether they could actually carry out the threat. This directly affects individuals who make terroristic threats targeting law enforcement officers. The penalty for violating this law is a serious criminal charge, punishable as a class C felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new class C felony for threatening police, expanding criminalization of speech targeting officers, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of increased penalties.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4337: Establishes the crime of aggravated offering of a false accusation against a police officer

Establishes the crime of aggravated offering of a false accusation against a police officer or peace officer for knowing the information reported to be false or baseless, such person reports, by word or action, to a law enforcement officer or agency, the wrongdoing by a police officer or peace officer in the performance of such officer's duties; requires the posting of bail.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates criminal penalty for false police accusations, weakening accountability mechanisms and discouraging legitimate oversight of law enforcement.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2481: Establishes the crime of aggravated offering of a false accusation against a police officer or peace officer

Establishes the crime of aggravated offering of a false accusation against a peace officer or police officer for knowingly reporting false or baseless information relating to wrongdoing by a police or peace officer to a law enforcement agency; creates a private right of action for damages.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes false accusations against officers, potentially deterring legitimate misconduct reports and weakening police oversight mechanisms.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5732: Establishes the crime of aggravated offering of a false accusation against a police officer or peace officer

Establishes the crime of aggravated offering of a false accusation against a peace officer or police officer for knowingly reporting false or baseless information relating to wrongdoing by a police or peace officer to a law enforcement agency; creates a private right of action for damages.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates penalties for false police misconduct reports, potentially weakening accountability oversight by discouraging legitimate complaints against law enforcement.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7308: 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 JusticeProhibits release of victim records in police use-of-force cases, restricting transparency and accountability in law enforcement oversight.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5390: Increases the offense classification for certain assault offenses regarding police officers and peace officers

This bill increases criminal penalties for assaulting police officers, peace officers, and other public safety workers including firefighters, EMTs, nurses, sanitation workers, and prosecutors. It upgrades second-degree assault on these officers to a class C felony, specifically including cases where someone releases or fails to control an animal to obstruct their duties. Assault causing serious injury becomes a class B felony, and aggravated assault with weapons is raised to a class A felony. The law applies to attacks intended to prevent these workers from performing essential public safety duties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaulting officers, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

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