Criminal Justice (Courts)

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 9, 2026

S 9871: Prohibits removal of adolescent offenders to family court in certain circumstances

This bill prevents juvenile offenders from being transferred to adult criminal court if they possessed a loaded firearm while committing a crime, keeping them in the family court system instead. It specifically adds a new condition where the mere possession of a loaded gun during the offense is enough to stop the transfer, regardless of whether the gun was used to threaten anyone or cause injury. The law applies to cases where the prosecutor cannot prove that the defendant caused significant physical injury, displayed a weapon to further the crime, or committed specific sexual offenses. By making this change, the bill ensures that juveniles with loaded firearms but without other aggravating factors remain under the jurisdiction of family courts rather than facing adult prosecution.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts transfer to adult court for juveniles possessing loaded firearms, limiting prosecutorial discretion and reducing access to adult justice mechanisms.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 9640: Creates the crime of related use of a lethal or explosive device

Creates the crime of related use of a lethal or explosive device; provides for additional 10 years imprisonment for certain crimes where a lethal or explosive device is used; permits exemption from such additional sentence when the defendant provides court with the source of such lethal or explosive device.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory sentencing by adding 10 years for use of lethal/explosive devices, expanding criminalization and reducing defendant rights.85% confidence

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failed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 8890: Relates to the effect the death of a defendant has on a pending appeal

Provides that if a defendant dies when they have a pending appeal, such appeal shall be dismissed and the trial court's judgment shall remain in effect.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDismisses appeals upon defendant's death, preventing posthumous review of convictions and reducing defendant rights in criminal proceedings.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10035: Relates to the effect the death of a defendant has on a pending appeal

Provides that if a defendant dies when they have a pending appeal, such appeal shall be dismissed and the trial court's judgment shall remain in effect.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDismisses pending appeals upon defendant's death, eliminating posthumous review and reducing defendant rights per bill summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 15, 2026

A 9316: Relates to the removal of adolescent offenders to family court; and relates to jurisdiction of family court

Limits the circumstances under which the case of an adolescent offender may be removed to family court; limits the jurisdiction of family court with respect to certain repeat adolescent offenders.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeLimits family court jurisdiction for repeat adolescent offenders, restricting rehabilitative pathways and shifting toward punitive handling rather than reform-focused approaches.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 3639: Relates to penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving a death

S 3639, "Nick's Law," increases penalties for drivers who flee the scene of an accident resulting in death. It upgrades the offense to a class B felony (with fines of $2,000-$30,000) instead of a lower misdemeanor, directly affecting drivers who leave such accidents without reporting. The bill also adjusts court procedures for adolescent offenders charged with this specific hit-and-run, requiring additional factors to be considered before transferring cases to family court. These changes aim to strengthen accountability for leaving death-related accident scenes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties to class B felony for hit-and-run deaths, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator for oppose stance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances road safety by increasing penalties for hit-and-run deaths, directly addressing vehicle regulation safety standards within transportation policy.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2316: Limits the application of the "safe act" to the counties of Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York and Bronx; repealer

This bill limits the application of New York's "Safe Act" to the five boroughs of Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), New York (Manhattan), and Bronx. It modifies court procedures requiring firearm surrender after certain legal outcomes - such as a not-guilty verdict due to mental disease, a conviction involving firearms, or an order of protection - in those specific counties. Courts in these areas must now inquire about firearms and order surrender under defined circumstances, while other counties remain unaffected by these provisions. The bill does not create new rules but restricts where existing firearm surrender requirements apply.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeLimits scope of Safe Act's firearm surrender requirements in criminal cases, restricting application to specific boroughs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4637: Relates to the disclosure of law enforcement personnel records; repealer

Relates to the disclosure of law enforcement personnel records; provides that law enforcement personnel records shall be considered confidential and not subject to inspection or review without the express written consent of such law enforcement officers except as mandated by lawful court order.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts access to law enforcement records, weakening oversight and transparency in criminal justice oversight mechanisms.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5628: Increases the fine on certain individuals who commit the crime of criminal contempt in the first degree

Increases the fine on individuals who commit the crime of criminal contempt in the first degree to up to $150,000 if such crime was wilfully committed persistently and/or egregiously as determined by the court.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for criminal contempt (fine up to $150k), strengthening punitive measures rather than advancing reform or reducing sentencing.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 664: Prohibits a person convicted of violating "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal

Prohibits a person convicted of "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order, after appropriate psychiatric or psychological testing.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands penalties for convicted individuals by restricting companion animal ownership, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator without promoting reform or rehabilitation.90% confidence

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