Criminal Justice (Domestic Violence)

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 · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10654: Relates to controlling and abusive litigation

Establishes penalties where a party is found to be engaged in controlling and abusive litigation against another where they have committed an act of domestic violence against the other party and in bad faith such person advances or continues litigation against the party who is the victim of the domestic violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill penalizes abusive litigation by domestic violence victims, protecting victims and enhancing judicial integrity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

R 2358: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for 2026-2027 providing Public Protection and Economic Development programs and services

This bill establishes a plan to distribute state funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to organizations providing public protection and economic development services in upstate New York. The funding supports a wide range of programs, including criminal and civil legal aid, gun violence prevention, crime reduction, and services for survivors of domestic violence. To receive these funds, local government agencies, community-based providers, and non-profits must be listed in an itemized plan approved by the Senate and the Division of the Budget. The bill also mandates that the final resolution spending the money be passed by a majority vote of all elected Senators.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for public protection and economic development programs, directly strengthening fiscal management and funding essential services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds public protection, gun violence prevention, and crime reduction programs, directly advancing criminal justice goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

R 2349: Amends a plan establishing itemized list of grantees for 2025-2026 providing community safety and restorative justice programs

This bill amends a previous resolution to update the official list of organizations receiving state funding for community safety and restorative justice programs in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It directly affects local government agencies, community-based service providers, and non-profit groups that offer services such as domestic violence support, gun violence prevention, legal aid, and gang reduction strategies. The key provision adds a detailed itemized list of specific grantees and their corresponding funding amounts to the existing plan, ensuring transparency in how the money is distributed. Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement that these funds can only be allocated or transferred between state agencies with approval from the temporary president of the Senate and the director of the budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill updates and maintains funding lists for community safety and restorative justice programs, indicating continued state financial support for essential services.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds community safety and restorative justice programs, which aligns with rehabilitation and crime reduction goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 10332: Establishes the coercive abuse and neurological harm study commission

Establishes an eight member temporary state commission called the "coercive abuse and neurological harm study commission"; directs the commission to review current scientific research regarding the neurological and psychological effects of prolonged emotional, psychological, and coercive abuse; examine existing New York state criminal, family, and civil statutes related to domestic violence and abuse; assess the feasibility of recognizing coercive psychological abuse resulting in demonstrable neurological or physical harm as an aggravating factor in existing offenses; evaluate evidentiary standards necessary to establish causation between abusive conduct and neurological injury; consider the potential legal, ethical, and constitutional implications of expanding statutory definitions of abuse; and recommend whether new statutory categories, sentencing enhancements, or civil remedies are appropriate.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates a commission to study coercive abuse and review statutes, aiming to improve legal responses to domestic violence and enhance victim protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 11505: Requires telephone corporations provide on their website information and materials pertaining to victims of domestic violence and opting-out of a bundle telephone contract

Requires telephone corporations to create a subsection on their websites with information and materials pertaining to victims of domestic violence and opting-out of a bundle telephone contract with such telephone corporation due to a person's status as a victim of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill aids domestic violence victims by facilitating contract opt-outs, a key component of victim safety and civil rights protection within the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates telecoms to provide domestic violence resources and opt-out options, enhancing consumer protection and digital equity.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11182: Relates to threats or harm to animals as a means of coercion or coercive control

This bill updates New York State laws to officially recognize threats or harm to animals as a form of coercive control used in domestic violence situations. It directly affects legal proceedings by requiring specialized training for mental health professionals and social workers who evaluate child custody cases involving domestic abuse. The training curriculum will include specific instruction on how abusers use animal cruelty to intimidate victims and manipulate family court outcomes. By integrating this definition into existing statutes, the legislation ensures that judges and evaluators better understand the full scope of abusive tactics when making custody decisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by recognizing animal cruelty as coercive control, enhancing domestic violence laws and improving legal proceedings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates specialized training for mental health professionals and social workers, directly strengthening mental health services and professional capacity in domestic violence cases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10294: Requires telephone corporations provide on their website information and materials pertaining to victims of domestic violence and opting-out of a bundle telephone contract

Requires telephone corporations to create a subsection on their websites with information and materials pertaining to victims of domestic violence and opting-out of a bundle telephone contract with such telephone corporation due to a person's status as a victim of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill aids domestic violence victims by facilitating contract opt-outs, a key component of victim protection and safety within the criminal justice framework.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates telephone corporations provide resources for domestic violence victims, enhancing consumer protection and digital equity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10452: Establishes the persistent domestic violence offender registry

Establishes the persistent domestic violence offender registry to provide information on the persistent domestic violence offender, including but not limited to, the name, date of birth, conviction date, county or counties of convictions, and a current photograph of any person who was convicted of an offense against a victim of domestic violence and has at least one prior conviction for a family offense committed against a member of the same family as defined in subdivision one of section 530.11 of the criminal procedure law; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates a registry for persistent domestic violence offenders, enhancing public safety and accountability within the criminal justice system by tracking repeat offenders.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 9427: Relates to threats or harm to animals as a means of coercion or coercive control

This bill expands the legal definition of coercive control in domestic violence cases to include threats or harm to animals as a tactic used to intimidate or manipulate victims. It directly affects law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges who handle domestic violence and family court cases by providing clearer guidance on how animal-related threats factor into coercion claims. The legislation requires state-funded training for mental health professionals and social workers on recognizing animal abuse as part of coercive control patterns in domestic violence situations. This training must be updated every two years and cover relevant laws, psychological definitions, and the specific tactics abusers use involving animals to control their partners. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by expanding coercive control definitions to include animal harm, improving victim protection and law enforcement guidance in domestic violence cases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Law Enforcement

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