Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10869: Enacts the "responsible neighborhood preservation act"

Enacts the "responsible neighborhood preservation act" in relation to establishing adjusted closing hours for certain licensed premises due to recurring law enforcement interventions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts licensed premises hours due to law enforcement interventions, limiting operational freedom and potentially reducing community resources.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 8873: Enacts the "first responders assault prevention act"

Enacts the "first responders assault prevention act" which increases the offense classification for assault on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter or emergency medical services professional from a class C felony to a class B felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaulting first responders by upgrading felony classification, expanding criminalization per OPPOSE indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects EMTs (emergency medical services professionals) from assault, safeguarding healthcare workforce safety per bill's focus on medical professionals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5369: Creates the crime of harassment of a first responder

This bill creates a new crime in New York law: "harassment of a first responder," punishable as a serious misdemeanor. It directly affects anyone who approaches within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel (including volunteers) while they are performing their duties, after being verbally warned to stop. The law prohibits this behavior when the person intends to block the responder’s work, threaten them with harm, or repeatedly cause them serious emotional distress without a legitimate reason. The penalty applies to actions that interfere with critical emergency services during active operations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new crime for harassing first responders, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties.90% 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 Jan 7, 2026

A 3982: Establishes the crime of failure to report a school safety threat

This bill (A 3982) creates a new class A misdemeanor for individuals aged 13 or older who fail to immediately report school safety threats they discover through social media, written, verbal, or electronic communications. It defines "school safety threats" broadly to include any statement or behavior indicating intent to harm students, staff, or school property, such as online posts. The law requires reporting via phone, email, or in person to law enforcement and excludes children under 13 or those with impaired judgment. Schools must also conduct annual training on these reporting requirements, and the state must develop education programs about the law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new misdemeanor for failing to report school threats, expanding criminalization rather than reforming justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6023: Includes authorized internet entities in the information sex offenders are required to disclose upon registration

This bill expands sex offender registration requirements in New York by adding "authorized internet entities" (specific online services or platforms) to the list of information offenders must disclose upon registration. It requires sex offenders to report changes to their internet accounts, identifiers, or the specific online services they use within 10 days, similar to reporting address changes. A $10 fee applies each time an offender registers such changes to internet-related information. The law directly affects registered sex offenders who use internet services, mandating broader disclosure of their online activity to law enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands sex offender registration requirements, increasing restrictions on offenders without reform elements; aligns with 'expands criminalization' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4117: 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 JusticeSeals unfounded claims against officers from disciplinary records, weakening oversight and accountability in law enforcement conduct.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6706: Establishes the crimes of harassment of a law enforcement officer or a member of the officer's family in the first degree and second degree

This bill creates two new criminal offenses targeting harassment of law enforcement officers and their immediate family members. First-degree harassment (a felony) covers threatening communications (via phone, email, or other means) that cause reasonable fear of physical harm or property damage. Second-degree harassment (a misdemeanor) includes physical contact, following someone in public, or repeated conduct that alarms officers or family members. The law applies to active and retired officers across all levels of law enforcement (state, local, federal) and their household family members, as defined in existing law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses targeting harassment of officers, expanding criminalization per 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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