Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6631: Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law

Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law; provides for the suppression or exclusion of evidence obtained in violation of such provisions; relates to the duties of the division of criminal justice services making certain information pertaining to traffic stops public.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts traffic stops to prevent abuse, mandates evidence suppression for violations, and increases transparency - enhancing police accountability and civil rights protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 885: Relates to requiring state and local law enforcement officers to identify themselves to the public

New York's S 885 requires state and local law enforcement officers to identify themselves during specific interactions, including traffic stops, pedestrian stops, and searches. Officers must state their full name, rank, command, and the reason for the encounter, and provide a business card with contact details after non-arrest interactions. The bill excludes situations where identification would compromise safety or ongoing investigations. It directly affects officers during routine encounters and aims to create a written record of interactions for the public.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires officers to identify themselves during stops, enhancing transparency and accountability in law enforcement encounters per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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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 Jun 1, 2026

A 2074: Relates to the sealing of certain claims against law enforcement officers

Provides for the sealing of unfounded, exonerated, and pending claims made against law enforcement officers; requires such claims to be redacted from disciplinary records.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeSealing unfounded/exonerated claims from disciplinary records reduces transparency and weakens oversight of law enforcement, contradicting accountability indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 8943: Prohibits state and federal law enforcement acting within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in certain circumstances

Prohibits state and federal law enforcement operating within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in limited circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits face concealment by officers, enhancing accountability and transparency in law enforcement, aligning with reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1291: Relates to the appointment of a special independent counsel

Provides that in instances involving alleged criminal offense or offenses committed by a person, whether or not formally on duty, who is a peace officer as defined in section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law and employed or contracted by a corrections agency, or is a peace officer as defined in subdivision twenty-five of section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law, concerning any incident in which the death of a person, whether in custody or not, is caused by an act or omission of such peace officer, the attorney general shall have the authority to transfer the investigatory authority and criminal jurisdiction under this section to an individual or individuals independent of the office of the attorney general.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes independent counsel for investigations into peace officers causing death, enhancing police accountability in criminal justice cases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 972: Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes

Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes; prohibits the use of drones by law enforcement at concerts, protests, demonstrations, or other actions protected by the first amendment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts drone surveillance at protests (1st Amendment), protecting civil liberties and limiting law enforcement overreach in criminal justice contexts.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits law enforcement drone use at protests, protecting privacy rights under First Amendment, aligning with data privacy protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 3662: Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law

Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law; provides for the suppression or exclusion of evidence obtained in violation of such provisions; relates to the duties of the division of criminal justice services making certain information pertaining to traffic stops public.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts traffic stops for minor violations, mandates evidence suppression for violations, and increases transparency - enhancing police accountability and civil rights protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7430: Relates to information to be reported by registered sex offenders

This bill requires registered sex offenders in New York to report changes to their employment address to the Division of Criminal Justice Services within 10 days, in addition to existing registration requirements. It mandates that law enforcement agencies notify specific vulnerable organizations (like schools, libraries, daycares, and nursing homes) about moderate-risk offenders (Level 2), including their workplace address and other relevant details. Offenders must pay a $10 fee each time they register a change to their address or employment status. The law applies directly to sex offenders required to register under New York's correction law, with the goal of improving public safety information sharing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStrengthens offender monitoring by requiring employment updates and notifying vulnerable organizations, enhancing public safety within criminal justice framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3478: Establishes a mental health first aid training program for police officers and peace officers

Provides for the establishment and implementation on an ongoing basis of a mental health first aid training program for all current and new police officers and peace officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMental health training for officers promotes de-escalation, accountability, and reduces use of force - aligning with criminal justice reform goals to improve law enforcement practices.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mental health first aid training for police, directly supporting mental health crisis response protocols.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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