Criminal Justice (Violent Crime)

in committee · New York · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 10676: Prohibits operators of a website, application, software, program, or service from allowing users to nudify a still or video image

Prohibits operators of a website, application, software, program, or service from allowing users to nudify a still or video image; prohibits advertising or promoting websites, applications, software, programs, or services that allow users to nudify a still or video image; provides an exception when technical skill is required to nudify an image; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions; establishes the nudification prohibition recoveries services fund to provide grants to support the direct needs of victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes non-consensual image manipulation and funds victim recovery services, strengthening law enforcement capabilities and protecting civil rights.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11088: Removes the deadly weapon or dangerous instrument requirement from aggravated assault upon a police officer or peace officer

This bill modifies the law regarding aggravated assault against police officers by removing the requirement that the attacker must use a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. Under the current proposal, a person would be charged with this class B felony if they intentionally cause serious physical injury to an officer they know is performing official duties, regardless of whether a weapon was involved. The change directly affects how such assaults are prosecuted and classified, ensuring that serious injuries inflicted without a weapon are treated with the same severity as those involving weapons. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens protections for law enforcement by lowering the threshold for aggravated assault charges, enhancing accountability and officer safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9781: Removes statute of limitations for certain civil actions related to child sexual assault offenses

This bill removes the time limits for filing civil lawsuits related to child sexual assault, incest, and the use of children in sexual performances. It allows victims to seek compensation for physical or psychological injuries at any time, even if years have passed since the abuse occurred. The law applies to cases involving offenders who were under eighteen years old at the time of the incident and does not require a prior criminal conviction to proceed. Additionally, the bill revives specific lawsuits that were previously dismissed because the filing deadline had expired, giving those plaintiffs a window to restart their legal claims.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens civil justice mechanisms for child sexual assault victims by removing statutes of limitations, enhancing accountability and access to remedies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10772: Establishes the offense of vehicular homicide

This bill proposes creating a new crime called vehicular homicide that applies to anyone who causes another person's death while driving a motor vehicle with a reckless disregard for human life. Under the proposed law, committing this offense would be classified as a class B felony, which is a serious criminal charge. The legislation would take effect approximately eight months after it is officially signed into law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates a new felony offense for reckless driving causing death, strengthening criminal accountability and justice.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by establishing vehicular homicide as a felony, deterring reckless driving.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11053: Relates to the crimes of assault in the second degree and assault in the first degree in places, conveyances, or vehicles used for public transportation or public transit

Provides that a person is guilty of assault in the second degree when such person recklessly or with intent to cause physical injury to another person causes physical injury to another person in any place, conveyance, or vehicle used for public transportation or public transit; provides that a person is guilty of assault in the first degree when with intent to cause serious physical injury to another person such person causes such injury to such other person in any place, conveyance, or vehicle used for public transportation or public transit.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by increasing penalties for assaults occurring in public transportation, enhancing public safety and accountability.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances safety standards for public transportation by increasing penalties for assaults in transit vehicles.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Public Transit

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9928: Relates to the rights of sexual assault survivors during the investigative process

Relates to the rights of sexual assault survivors during the investigative process; establishes a task force to study and assess sexual assault survivors' rights and services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a task force to study and assess survivors' rights, aiming to improve the investigative process and protect civil rights within the criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Victims' Rights Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11064: Relates to the rights of sexual assault survivors during the investigative process

Relates to the rights of sexual assault survivors during the investigative process; establishes a task force to study and assess sexual assault survivors' rights and services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a task force to study and assess survivors' rights, enhancing protections within the criminal justice investigative process.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 9410: Relates to the resentencing of certain juvenile and adolescent offenders

Relates to the resentencing of certain juvenile and adolescent offenders who were convicted prior to October 1, 2018 for offenses not including, rape, sexual assault, murder in the first degree or aggravated murder.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allows resentencing for juvenile offenders, promoting criminal justice reform and rehabilitation by reducing harsh sentences for non-violent crimes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 14, 2026

A 9550: Relates to assault in the second degree of an operator or crew of a passenger commuter ferry

This bill amends New York's penal law to explicitly include operators and crew of passenger commuter ferries as protected individuals under assault in the second degree. It expands the existing definition to specify that intentionally causing physical injury to these ferry workers during their duties constitutes a more serious offense. The law directly affects ferry operators, crew members, and other transit workers (like train operators, bus drivers, station cleaners, and sanitation staff) who perform assigned duties on transportation systems. The key change is adding ferry personnel to the list of protected workers, making assault against them a specific criminal violation under the law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands assault law to protect ferry workers, making assaults a more serious offense, thus strengthening legal protection for transit workers under criminal justice.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands legal protections for ferry workers against assault, strengthening workplace safety by classifying such acts as second-degree assault.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProtects ferry workers from assault, enhancing safety for public transit personnel, aligning with transportation safety support90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 9613: Enacts the family protection act; repealer

This bill amends New York's Family Court Act to strengthen protections for children in custody cases. It adds specific grounds for terminating parental rights, including when a parent is convicted of certain violent crimes against a child (like assault in the second degree) or has had parental rights terminated for a sibling. The law requires courts to find that reunification efforts would be "in the best interests of the child" before ending parental rights in these situations. It directly affects parents facing custody proceedings involving serious criminal histories or prior family court decisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill links parental rights termination to criminal convictions (e.g., violent crimes against children), strengthening child protection within family court's application of criminal justice outcomes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Violent Crime

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