Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1955: Requires a parent, law guardian or person legally responsible for a minor to be present during questioning by a peace or police officer

Requires a parent or other person legally responsible for a minor and the law guardian appointed pursuant to law to be present during questioning by a peace or police officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires guardian presence during minor's police questioning, protecting minors' rights in law enforcement interactions per civil rights indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 856: Increases the number of members on the state commission of correction

Senate Bill S 856 reorganizes the State Commission of Correction by expanding its membership from three to nine individuals. The bill diversifies the appointment process, allowing the Governor, Speaker of the Assembly, Temporary President of the Senate, and the Correctional Association to each appoint members. It also mandates that the commission include members with specific professional backgrounds, such as formerly incarcerated individuals, health professionals, and attorneys. Additionally, the bill establishes a ten-year term limit for commissioners and alters the process for designating the chairperson and removing members.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands Commission of Correction with diverse members including formerly incarcerated individuals, aligning with reform goals like inclusive oversight and accountability.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3281: Establishes the police safety equipment grant program within the division of criminal justice services and makes an appropriation therefor

Creates a police safety equipment grant program to provide for services and expenses related to police safety equipment; directs a sum of $30,000,000 to be appropriated to such program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $30M for police safety equipment grants, directly funding a public safety program through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $30M for police safety equipment grants, directly funding law enforcement resources within criminal justice services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3992: Relates to criminal liability of corporations whose negligence, recklessness, or intentional or knowing acts cause the death or physical injury of a person on an unmarked worksite

Relates to criminal liability of corporations whose negligence, recklessness, or intentional or knowing acts cause the death or physical injury of a person on an unmarked worksite; defines term; authorizes court-ordered restitution in excess of certain statutory amounts; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill imposes criminal liability on corporations for workplace negligence causing injury/death, strengthening accountability mechanisms in criminal justice.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 770: Relates to certain contact information provided to crime victims

Provides that the contact information for the department of corrections and community supervision and the office of victim assistance shall be provided to crime victims.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires contact information for victim assistance to be provided to crime victims, supporting victim services within the criminal justice system.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6147: Relates to including rape in the third degree, rape in the second degree and rape in the first degree as family offenses

This bill (S 6147) explicitly adds all degrees of rape (third, second, and first degree) to the list of offenses classified as "family offenses" under New York law. It means that when rape occurs between family members, spouses, former spouses, parents and children, or intimate partners living in the same household, both family court and criminal court can handle the case. The law expands existing jurisdiction by including these specific rape charges in the statutory list of family offenses. This change ensures victims in domestic situations involving rape can seek protection orders through family court proceedings. The bill does not alter how rape is prosecuted but clarifies which courts may address these cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands family court jurisdiction to include all rape degrees, enabling protective measures for victims in domestic settings per criminal justice reform goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7120: Authorizes a victim of domestic violence to apply to remove the violent felony offender from deed of co-owned real property

Authorizes a victim of domestic violence to apply to the county clerk to remove the violent felony offender from deed of co-owned real property in such county.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects domestic violence victims by enabling removal of violent offenders from shared property, advancing victim safety within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 35: Includes aggravated cemetery desecration in the second degree and aggravated cemetery desecration in the first degree as specified offenses for purposes of hate crimes

Includes aggravated cemetery desecration in the second degree and aggravated cemetery desecration in the first degree as specified offenses for purposes of hate crimes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds cemetery desecration to hate crime offenses, strengthening legal protections against bias-motivated violence in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7984: Relates to endangering the welfare of a child

Bill A 7984 modifies the criminal procedure law by extending the statute of limitations for the crime of endangering the welfare of a child. Currently, the clock for prosecuting this offense starts at the time of the crime. This bill would delay the start of the prosecution period until the child victim reaches age twenty-three or the offense is reported to law enforcement, whichever occurs sooner. This change directly affects child victims of endangering offenses and individuals accused of these crimes, providing a longer window for legal action.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends statute of limitations for child endangerment, enabling prosecution until victim turns 23 or report made. Strengthens victim access to justice and accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7244: Relates to the re-assignment of police officers pending certain investigations and hearings

Relates to the re-assignment of police officers pending certain investigations of incompetency or misconduct involving egregious behavior including, but not limited to, police brutality, intimidation, racial profiling, planting or fabricating evidence, unwarranted search and seizure, violating department procedures, and abuse of authority, and provides for an expeditious investigation of such incidents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates reassignment of officers during misconduct investigations (e.g., brutality, racial profiling) and ensures expeditious reviews, directly enhancing police accountability in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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