Criminal Justice (Domestic Violence)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5924: Requires certain buildings display domestic violence signs in their bathrooms

This bill requires hotels, motels, public restrooms, service areas, and public buildings in New York to display specific domestic violence resource signs in bathrooms. The signs, developed by the state's domestic violence prevention office, must include contact information for support services and be displayed in English, Spanish, and additional languages as determined by the office. They must be placed visibly in public restrooms (e.g., on the bottom right of mirrors or on restroom doors) and in lactation rooms, with enforcement through complaint mechanisms and routine inspections during mandated building checks. The law aims to ensure easy access to domestic violence resources for individuals in these facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides domestic violence resource signs in public spaces, supporting victim access to services and civil rights protection within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5890: Requires persons against whom an order of protection is issued to wear an electronic monitoring device

Requires persons against whom an order of protection is issued to wear an electronic monitoring device; prohibits the tampering with such a device and violation of such prohibition constitutes a class E felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires electronic monitoring for protection order violators with felony penalties for tampering, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties without reform elements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 492: Relates to domestic violence training for judges, court clerks and law enforcement officers

Requires judges or justices in a court that exercises criminal jurisdiction, including town and village justices, family court judges, and justices of the supreme court who regularly handle matrimonial matters, and court clerks of such courts to attend a program approved by the chief administrator of the courts addressing issues relating to domestic violence totaling at least ten hours every two years; requires law enforcement officers to complete ten hours of domestic violence training every two years.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates domestic violence training for judicial and law enforcement personnel to improve case handling, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of enhancing accountability and victim protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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passed · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 3371: Prohibits discrimination against any individual with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking

Prohibits discrimination against any individual with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking; requires training on discrimination against individuals with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discrimination against crime victims, protecting civil rights and supporting victim access to justice, a key aspect of criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits workplace discrimination against victims of domestic violence/stalking, directly protecting workers' rights and aligning with employment standards protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Domestic Violence Employment Discrimination

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6119: 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 enhances victim protection by enabling removal of violent felony offenders from co-owned property, directly supporting criminal justice reform through victim safety and rights enforcement.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenant rights by enabling domestic violence victims to remove abusive co-owners from property deeds, strengthening housing security for vulnerable residents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2723: Repeals the sunset on certain provisions related to arrests in situations involving certain family offenses

This bill repeals an expiration date (sunset) for specific arrest provisions related to family offenses under New York's domestic violence law. It directly affects domestic violence victims and law enforcement by making current arrest protocols permanent, removing the automatic end date of September 1, 2025. The key mechanism is simply removing the sunset clause from the 1994 Family Protection and Domestic Violence Intervention Act, ensuring these arrest rules remain in effect indefinitely. No new requirements or changes to arrest procedures are introduced.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals sunset on domestic violence arrest protocols, ensuring permanent victim protection and consistent law enforcement under NY's 1994 law, aligning with criminal justice reform priorities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5222: Allows lifetime orders of protection in certain cases

This bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to allow courts to issue lifetime orders of protection in specific cases. It directly affects victims of domestic violence where the respondent is convicted of certain felonies, including those under Penal Law articles 120, 125, 130, 135, or 263, or specific sections (255.25-255.27), or attempts to commit such felonies. The key provision changes the maximum duration for protection orders in these felony cases from fixed terms (e.g., 8 years) to "the lifetime of the defendant or the victim, whichever is shorter." This applies when courts enter protection orders following sentencing for qualifying offenses, without altering existing rules for misdemeanors or other offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeLifetime protection orders strengthen victim safety and prevent repeat offenses in domestic violence cases, directly advancing criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8054: Requires police officer training programs on interacting with individuals who are a part of a sexual orientation and/or gender minority

This bill requires all police and peace officers in New York to complete mandatory training on interacting with LGBTQ+ individuals. It mandates that training programs - developed with input from LGBTQ+ officers and community members - cover topics like terminology, historical context, creating inclusive workplaces, and responding to hate crimes or domestic violence involving LGBTQ+ people. The training must address the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, including how these relate to race, culture, and religion. The law takes effect April 1, 2026, and requires the municipal police training council to implement necessary rule changes by then.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police training on LGBTQ+ interactions to promote inclusive practices, protect civil rights, and enhance law enforcement accountability in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9061: Relates to creating the crime of aggravated harassment of a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault

This bill creates a new felony offense for harassing someone specifically because the harasser believes the person is a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault. It directly affects survivors of these crimes by adding a targeted legal protection against harassment that exploits their trauma. The key provision makes it a class E felony (punishable by up to four years in prison) to commit "aggravated harassment" with the belief or perception that the victim is a survivor. The law would take effect November 1, 2025, if passed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new felony protection for domestic violence/sexual assault survivors against trauma-exploiting harassment, directly advancing victim protection and civil rights within criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1753: Relates to establishing Bella's Law, which correlates animal abuse with domestic violence

S 1753, "Bella's Law," requires New York's Office of Children and Family Services to investigate potential domestic violence when someone is accused of or under investigation for animal abuse. It directly affects individuals accused of animal abuse crimes (such as cruelty, abandonment, or harming service animals) and mandates law enforcement to notify child services during such cases. The law creates a mechanism where police must coordinate with child services to determine if animal abuse is linked to domestic violence, requiring a formal investigation and documentation via domestic incident reports. This applies to all animal abuse accusations in New York starting from the law's effective date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates coordination between law enforcement and child services when animal abuse is alleged, directly linking to domestic violence investigations - a criminal justice reform measure enhancing victim protection and systemic coordination.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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