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.
Establishes a competency restoration workgroup to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the competency restoration process as it relates to defendants who are being evaluated and receiving restoration under article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law to permit legal proceedings to resume without undue delay.
Requires that any law enforcement agency in the state that encrypts any portion of its radio communications shall ensure that all of its radio communications, with the exception of sensitive information, may be monitored in real time by professional journalists, newscasters, and individuals employed by emergency services organizations.
This bill allows judges to extend the time a person on interim probation can stay out of jail for up to two additional years, provided the defendant agrees and is actively participating in a treatment or diversion program. It applies to individuals who have already been convicted of a crime and are eligible for probation but need more time to complete rehabilitation before a final sentence is decided. The law requires the court to consult with the prosecutor and ensures the defendant receives a written list of all supervision conditions they must follow. If the person successfully completes the extended probation period, the time spent on probation will count toward any future probation sentence.
Creates, in addition to the existing sanction of criminal contempt of court, the remedies of labor law civil penalties and employee's right to bring civil action for unlawful discharge, penalty or discrimination on account of the exercise by an employee of a juror's right to be absent from employment by reason of jury service.
Authorizes the use of a confirmation of trafficking victim status issued by OTDA as evidence of identity for the issuance of a non-driver identification card.
This bill amends state law to grant peace officer status to uniformed court officers employed by the village of Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County. Under the new provisions, these officers will receive specific law enforcement powers but are prohibited from carrying firearms unless they hold a valid license. Furthermore, any officer who is not currently a certified police or peace officer must complete mandatory training before exercising these new authorities. The changes become effective immediately upon the bill's passage.
Enacts "India's law" under which an incarcerated individual's next of kin shall be notified and allowed visitation by a local correctional facility when such individual is experiencing a serious medical event or demonstrating behavior that is likely to result in serious harm to themselves or others.
Relates to certain guilty pleas where the plea is in the interest of justice and which are entered into with both the permission of the court and the consent of the people.
This bill creates a new legal framework for anti-stalking orders to protect victims from repeated, severe harassment. It directly affects stalking victims (petitioners) and alleged stalkers (respondents) by establishing specific court procedures for obtaining protective orders. Key provisions require courts to issue orders prohibiting contact (including digital communication), surveillance, remote control of connected devices (like smart home systems), and proximity to victims' homes or workplaces. The law defines "stalking" broadly to include numerous offenses under existing penal codes, such as harassment, assault, and unauthorized sharing of intimate images. These orders can be issued quickly without notice for immediate threats, with final orders requiring a court hearing.
