Criminal Justice (Victims' Rights)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4148: Establishes sex offender residency restrictions

Allows a district attorney to file a petition to seek the imposition of residency restrictions for certain sex offenders; allows a sex offender subject to a residency restriction to petition the court which imposed such restriction for an order terminating or modifying such residency restriction.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill establishes residency restrictions for sex offenders, expanding criminalization (oppose indicator) without reform language to reduce restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7234: Bars recovery for personal injuries incurred by persons committing crimes from the victim or person acting on behalf of the victim

Bars completely the recovery of damages from the victim or a person acting on behalf of the victim for personal injury sustained by a person convicted of a crime when such injury occurred during the commission of such crime or while fleeing therefrom.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBars victims from seeking damages for injuries caused during crimes, reducing victim rights within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8618: Prohibits a person from defacing or damaging a fine art or historical monument

This bill makes it a serious felony to intentionally deface, damage, or destroy protected fine art or historical monuments, such as statues, plaques, buildings, or relics. It applies to anyone who damages such property without legal right, including works covered under New York's arts law. Offenders face a minimum 3-year prison sentence and must pay full restitution to cover the property's value. The law also explicitly includes this crime in bail eligibility rules for other offenses involving property harm.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeImposes mandatory 3-year sentence for monument damage, expanding criminalization and increasing sentencing severity - contrary to reform efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 471: Provides that crimes committed against a person on school grounds shall be deemed to be one category higher than the specified crime the person committed

Provides that crimes committed against a person on school grounds shall be deemed to be one category higher than the specified crime the person committed; enacts "Suzanne's Law".

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeElevates school-related crimes to higher categories, increasing penalties. Directly aligns with 'oppose' indicator of stricter sentencing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 142: Increases from twenty-four to sixty months, the time for which reconsideration for parole for a violent felony offense shall be determined

Enacts "Lorraine's Law"; increases from twenty-four to sixty months, the time for which reconsideration for parole for a violent felony offense shall be determined.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExtends parole reconsideration period for violent offenders, restricting early release and increasing sentence length per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4645: Requires unanimous agreement by the parole board to release incarcerated individuals on parole

S 4645 requires New York's parole board to unanimously agree before releasing an incarcerated person on parole, replacing previous majority-vote rules. If denied, the board must provide a detailed, written explanation of the denial within two weeks and set a reconsideration date within 24 months. Upon release, individuals receive parole conditions including restitution collection details and a notice that voting rights will be restored. This bill directly affects incarcerated people seeking parole and alters the board's decision-making process under New York's executive law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires unanimous parole board agreement, making release harder than previous majority rule. Restricts inmate release, opposing criminal justice reform efforts to reduce incarceration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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