Criminal Justice

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 7722: Relates to civil actions for deprivation of constitutional rights

Relates to civil actions for deprivation of constitutional rights; provides that a peace officer employed by a local government, who under color of law, subjects or causes to be subjected, including failing to intervene, any other person to the deprivation of any individual rights that create binding obligations on government actors secured by the bill of rights, article one of the state constitution, is liable to the injured party for legal or equitable relief or any other appropriate relief; provides that statutory immunities and statutory limitations on liability, damages or attorney fees shall not apply; governmental immunity shall not be a defense to liability; and qualified immunity shall not be a defense to liability.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates civil liability for law enforcement officers violating constitutional rights, directly enhancing police accountability and protecting civil rights in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 588: Relates to the former crime of loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense and expunges criminal records for persons previously convicted of such crime

Relates to the former crime of loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense; expunges criminal records for persons previously convicted of such crime; directs the chief administrator of the courts to provide information regarding such expungement; adds language to identify that the crime of loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense is no longer in law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpunges records for a repealed crime (loitering for prostitution), aligning with criminal justice reform by reducing barriers to rehabilitation and protecting civil rights.95% confidence

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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 1513: Relates to safe staffing for public employees of institutional settings

This bill sets maximum overtime limits for public employees working in specific institutional settings, including correctional facilities, mental health centers, and developmental disability care facilities. It prohibits requiring staff to work more than 17 hours in any 24-hour period (with 8 consecutive hours off afterward), 80 hours in 14 consecutive days, or seven straight days without at least 24 hours off, except during declared emergencies or with 24 hours' notice to unions. Facilities must also submit quarterly public reports detailing staffing levels, resignations, safety incidents, and recruitment efforts. The law aims to improve staff safety and resident care by preventing excessive workloads, without overriding existing employee rights or collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill sets safe staffing limits in correctional facilities, promoting safer conditions and reducing staff burnout, which aligns with criminal justice reform goals like improving facility management and safety.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets safe staffing limits in mental health centers, preventing staff burnout and improving patient care quality in healthcare settings.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets overtime caps to prevent burnout and ensure rest periods, directly protecting worker safety and rights in high-stress facilities like correctional centers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2097: Relates to the money deposited as bail by charitable bail organizations

Relates to the money deposited as bail by charitable bail organizations; removes maximum authorized amount of money allowed to be deposited by such organizations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves bail deposit cap for charitable organizations, enabling more pretrial release and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing unnecessary incarceration.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1283: Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction

Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables sentence reduction for eligible inmates, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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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 · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 6182: Relates to reducing a police officer's pension to satisfy judgments in a wrongful death action

Relates to reducing a police officer's pension to satisfy judgments in a wrongful death action; provides that a police officer's pension may be reduced to no less than $20,000 to satisfy a wrongful death judgment; provides that a court shall hold a hearing to determine the amount of the reduction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability by allowing pension reductions to satisfy wrongful death judgments, ensuring officers face financial consequences for negligence in duty-related deaths.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6601: Relates to motorcycle profiling

S 6601 requires New York municipal police departments to address motorcycle profiling in officer training and update their policies. It mandates basic law enforcement training to cover motorcycle profiling and requires departments to add a policy statement condemning it to existing profiling policies. The bill defines "motorcycle profiling" as illegally using a person's motorcycle riding or related gear as a reason for stops, searches, or arrests without legal justification. This directly affects all local police agencies and their training programs in New York State.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates police policies against discriminatory motorcycle profiling, directly protecting civil rights and enhancing law enforcement accountability in stops/searches.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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