Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1076: Mandates that purchasers of new vehicles complete a form authorizing or rejecting the placement of a tracking device in such vehicle, to be used by law enforcement if such vehicle is reported stolen

Mandates that purchasers of new vehicles complete a form authorizing or rejecting the placement of a tracking device in such vehicle, to be used by law enforcement if such vehicle is reported stolen; authorizes law enforcement to recover the stolen vehicle through electronic means, physical means, or any other method necessary to recover such vehicle as quickly as possible.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables law enforcement to recover stolen vehicles faster via tracking devices, supporting law enforcement efficiency in criminal justice operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4757: Establishes an operation SNUG program

Establishes an "operation SNUG" program within the division of criminal justice services which provides grant awards to reduce, prevent or respond to gun violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes grant program within criminal justice services to reduce gun violence, directly advancing crime prevention efforts in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7232: Requires police commissioner to give thirty days notice of police service reduction to appropriate community board

Provides that the police commissioner of any police department in a city having a population of one million or more shall not substantially alter the boundaries of police precincts, once fixed, or close, remove or relocate a police stationhouse unless at least thirty days prior to the date such action shall take effect, written notice of such action has been given to each local community board or board having jurisdiction over that part of the city directly affected by such proposed alteration, closure, removal or relocation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires community notification before police service changes, enhancing local oversight and transparency in law enforcement operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7880: Requires the state to pay for independent autopsies of incarcerated individuals who die in custody

Requires the state to pay for independent autopsies at the request of the next of kin of incarcerated individuals who die in the custody of the department of corrections and community supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires state-funded independent autopsies for custody deaths, enhancing oversight and accountability in corrections - key criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6558: Relates to expanding the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys

This bill (S 6558) extends the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to qualify for certain federal student loan forgiveness programs. It changes the qualifying timeframe from six years to seven years after completing their second year of employment as an eligible attorney. The bill also clarifies that time spent as a law student awaiting bar admission while working for certain criminal defense or prosecution agencies counts toward this period. It directly affects attorneys working in indigent legal services who are pursuing loan forgiveness under federal programs. The change takes effect immediately and does not reduce benefits for current participants.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands eligibility for indigent defense attorneys to access student loan forgiveness, directly supporting access to legal representation - a core component of criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends federal student loan forgiveness eligibility for indigent defense attorneys, expanding a key benefit for public service workers in legal employment.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4064: Establishes a youth outreach department within the state police, city, village, town, and district police departments, and sheriff departments

Establishes a youth outreach department within the state police, city, village, town, and district police departments, and sheriff departments for the purposes of designing and carrying out youth activities organized by the department.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes youth outreach within police departments, promoting community engagement and potential crime prevention as part of criminal justice reform efforts.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 3, 2025

S 464: Limits the admissibility of evidence of a defendant's creative or artistic expression against such defendant in a criminal proceeding

Establishes an assumption of the inadmissibility of evidence of a defendant's creative or artistic expression against such defendant in a criminal proceeding; requires the proffering party to affirmatively prove that the evidence is admissible by clear and convincing evidence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects defendant rights by limiting admissibility of creative expression evidence, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of preventing unfair evidence use.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6502: Requires gynecological services to be offered to certain incarcerated individuals

This bill requires all state and local correctional facilities to provide annual, no-cost gynecological services to incarcerated people with cervixes. Facilities must offer these services unless an individual declines in writing, and they must report annually on service uptake and written declinations. The law defines gynecological services as part of "routine medical care" under existing correctional health regulations. It applies directly to incarcerated individuals with cervixes, ensuring access to standard preventive and diagnostic care without financial or administrative barriers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates gynecological care in correctional facilities, advancing humane treatment and bodily autonomy for incarcerated individuals with cervixes within the corrections system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost gynecological services for incarcerated individuals with cervixes as routine medical care, expanding access and protecting reproductive health rights within correctional facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3791: Clarifies that individuals have the ability to vote by absentee ballot if they are not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction

Clarifies that individuals have the ability to vote by absentee ballot in certain elections if they are not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestores voting rights for non-incarcerated felons, advancing criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights and promoting reintegration.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 11, 2026

A 3506: Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; repealer

Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; prohibits police officers, peace officers, school resource officers, probation agencies, state entities, state employees, and municipal corporations from questioning individuals regarding their citizenship or immigration status; regulates the disclosure of information relating to immigration status; prohibits an educational agency, higher education agency, school employee, school safety personnel, or third-party contractor from collecting information about a person's citizenship, immigration status, nationality, or country of origin, unless required by law or necessary to administer a public program or benefit sought by such person.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from questioning immigration status, protecting civil rights and reducing potential discrimination in policing, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state entities from questioning immigration status, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrants from scrutiny.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Probation & Parole Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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