Criminal Justice

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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failed · New York · Assembly May 5, 2026

A 4130: Adds provisions to grand larceny in the third degree relating to victims 65 years of age or older

Provides that when property, regardless of its nature and value, is taken from the person of another and the victim is 65 years of age or older or such property is obtained by extortion and the victim is 65 years of age or older, such crimes shall be grand larceny in the third degree and subject to a class D felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates theft from elderly to class D felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization, aligning with OPPOSE indicators.90% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 2551: Increases the fines imposed on a corporation for an offense defined within the penal law

This bill increases maximum fines for corporations convicted of crimes under New York's criminal law. It raises the top fine for felony convictions from $10,000 to $80,000 and for certain serious misdemeanors from $5,000 to $40,000. For offenses where fines are based on corporate gain, the maximum now triples that gain amount. Signed into law in October 2025, it directly affects corporations found guilty of criminal offenses in New York.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases corporate fines for crimes, aligning with stricter sentencing indicators per oppose definition.90% confidence

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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3089: Relates to courthouse facility dogs for witnesses

Authorizes courts to exercise discretion permitting a courthouse facility dog for use by witnesses to be used in any judicial proceeding; provides that courts with an available courthouse facility dog must allow a witness under eighteen years of age, or who has a developmental disability, to use a courthouse facility dog to accompany such person while testifying in court; allows any witness who does not meet the criteria of being under eighteen years of age or having a developmental disability to use a courthouse facility dog, if available, to accompany them while testifying in court; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes courthouse facility dogs for vulnerable witnesses (minors/disabled), reducing trauma during testimony - enhances court accessibility in criminal justice proceedings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3800: Establishes the crime of staging a construction site accident

This bill makes it a felony to intentionally stage a construction site accident to file a fraudulent insurance claim. It directly affects individuals or groups who enter construction sites to fake injuries or damage with the specific intent of submitting a false insurance claim. The law criminalizes both personally staging such accidents and directing others to do so, treating it as a class E felony punishable by prison time. The key provision creates a new criminal offense specifically targeting insurance fraud at construction sites.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony for staged construction accidents, expanding criminalization (indicator: 'expands criminalization')95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2005: Enacts the sex trade survivors justice and equality act; repealer

Relates to certain prostitution offenses and fines relating thereto; relates to motions to vacate judgment and motions for new sentencing; relates to investigation into acts alleged to be the unauthorized practice of massage therapy by potential victims of human trafficking; prohibits the possession of reproductive or sexual health devices from being permitted in specified criminal or civil proceedings as evidence of prostitution; relates to services for exploited individuals, services for victims of human trafficking and the interagency task force on human trafficking; establishes the victims of sexual exploitation fund; makes conforming changes; repeals provisions relating to prostitution, prostitution in a school zone, defense against patronizing a person for prostitution and a motion to dismiss information, simplified information, prosecutor's information or misdemeanor complaint.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reforms prostitution offense handling, vacates judgments for survivors, prohibits evidence misuse - aligns with victim protection and criminal justice reform85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits possession of reproductive health devices as evidence in prostitution cases, protecting access to reproductive healthcare services and preventing legal barriers to care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Human Trafficking Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 104: Provides for evidence that proves or tends to prove that a victim has been convicted of a prostitution offense shall not be admissible

Removes from admissibility evidence that proves or tends to prove that a victim has been convicted of a prostitution offense within three years prior to the sex offense which is the subject of the prosecution.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves admissible evidence of victim's past prostitution conviction in sex offense cases, protecting victim rights and preventing retraumatization during trials.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6062: Relates to jurisdiction over police discipline

Relates to jurisdiction over police discipline; provides that the civilian complaint review board and the police commissioner shall have concurrent jurisdiction over the discipline of the New York city police department and of the police force of the department.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeGives civilian complaint review board concurrent jurisdiction over police discipline, enhancing accountability in law enforcement oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 1034: Relates to the establishment of a single computerized state DNA identification index and requires municipalities to expunge any DNA record stored in a municipal DNA identification index

Relates to the establishment of a single computerized state DNA identification index; requires municipalities to expunge any DNA record stored in a municipal DNA identification index.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpunges erroneous DNA records, reducing wrongful convictions and protecting civil rights in criminal justice systems.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates expunging DNA records from municipal databases, enhancing data privacy protections in state DNA indexing systems.85% confidence

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