Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2685: Permits the state and local municipalities to purchase from sources other than the correctional industries program of the department of corrections and community supervision

Permits the state and local municipalities to purchase from sources other than the correctional industries program of the department of corrections and community supervision.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill enables purchasing outside correctional industries, potentially reducing funding/support for inmate rehabilitation programs within the criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7051: Includes the display of a swastika in public view in aggravated harassment in the first degree

This bill amends New York's penal law to explicitly include displaying a swastika in public view as a form of aggravated harassment in the first degree. It specifically targets acts like placing swastikas on billboards, aerial displays, or similar methods visible to uninvited audiences. The change expands the existing definition of aggravated harassment to cover this specific act, making it a criminal offense under the law. The bill directly affects individuals who publicly display swastikas in ways that could intimidate or harass others.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by explicitly adding swastika display to aggravated harassment offenses under penal law.95% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 5700: Prevents unfounded complaints against police officers, peace officers, firefighters, correction officers, and emergency medical service providers from being disclosed or added to personnel records

Prevents unfounded complaints against police officers, peace officers, firefighters, correction officers and emergency medical service providers from being disclosed or added to such police officer, peace officer, firefighter, correction officer or emergency medical service provider's personnel record.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticePrevents unfounded complaints from being added to personnel records, reducing transparency and oversight of law enforcement conduct.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 280: Relates to penalties for promotion of a suicide attempt

Provides that a person may be charged with promoting a suicide or manslaughter if such person is convicted of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, an incompetent or physically disabled person and the conduct was the proximate cause of the victim's suicide.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new penalties for causing vulnerable individuals' suicide, increasing legal consequences.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 221: Relates to criminal possession and criminal sale of a controlled substance

This bill amends New York's penal law to set a 15-gram threshold for stimulants. It specifies that possessing 15 grams or more of a stimulant, or selling 15 grams or more of a stimulant, will be classified as a class A-I felony. These changes directly affect individuals who possess or sell stimulant drugs (like cocaine or methamphetamine) in quantities meeting or exceeding this weight. The bill does not alter existing thresholds for narcotics or methadone.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for stimulant possession/sale above 15g, classifying as class A-I felony, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5783: Enacts "Paula's law"

Provides that being eighteen years old or more, while in the course of committing rape in the first, second or third degree, criminal sexual act in the first, second or third degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse in the first, second, third or fourth degree, or incest in the first, second or third degree, against a person less than eighteen years old, such defendant intentionally causes the death of such person.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for intentional homicide during specified sexual offenses against minors, expanding criminalization and mandatory sentencing.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5411: Creates the crimes of dangerous driving in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees

Creates the crimes of dangerous driving in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees; imposes criminal liability on drivers who continue to operate motor vehicles in violation of the vehicle and traffic law and cause injury as a result.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new degrees of dangerous driving crimes and imposing liability for injury-causing violations, increasing penalties without reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates criminal liability for dangerous driving causing injury, directly enhancing transportation safety standards through stricter enforcement.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4585: Relates to assault in the second degree

Makes the crime of preventing an elected official from performing a lawful duty or essential service a class D felony of assault in the second degree.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by elevating interference with officials to a felony, increasing penalties without reform focus.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 2, 2026

A 8051: Relates to increasing penalties for certain larceny and fraud crimes against elderly persons

Bill A 8051 aims to increase penalties for theft and fraud crimes when the victim is an elderly person. It establishes new offenses called "Theft against an elderly person" and "Fraud against an elderly person." These apply when existing theft or fraud crimes are committed against someone 60 years of age or older. Committing such crimes against an elderly person would be reclassified as a Class B felony, indicating a more severe penalty.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for crimes against elderly by reclassifying as Class B felony, directly expanding criminalization and increasing mandatory sentences per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Tags Seniors

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5658: Relates to aggravated obstructing emergency medical services

Establishes the crime of aggravated obstructing emergency medical services for conduct which obstructs the efforts of certain emergency services, personnel or systems while obstructing traffic or posing a risk of serious physical injury; permits forfeiture.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new crime for obstructing emergency services, expanding criminalization (oppose indicator). No reform elements or rights protections.90% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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