Criminal Justice

passed · New York · Senate Apr 24, 2025

S 3831: Relates to removing the ten year time period from the crime of persistent sexual abuse

Bill S 3831 amends the state's penal law regarding the crime of persistent sexual abuse. Currently, a person can be charged with persistent sexual abuse if they commit certain sexual abuse offenses and have two or more prior convictions for similar crimes within a ten-year period, excluding time incarcerated. This bill removes that ten-year time limit for prior convictions. As a result, any qualifying past convictions, regardless of when they occurred, would count towards a charge of persistent sexual abuse, affecting how individuals with multiple past sexual abuse convictions are prosecuted for subsequent offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes ten-year limit for prior convictions in persistent sexual abuse, increasing sentencing severity by including older convictions. Aligns with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator for oppose.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 20, 2025

S 5559: Relates to remedies for unlawful discharge or discrimination for the exercise of an employee's right to be absent from employment for jury duty

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects employees' right to serve on juries, ensuring court system functionality and civil rights within criminal justice framework.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects employees from retaliation for jury duty by enabling civil actions and penalties, strengthening workplace rights and employment standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 3, 2025

S 464: Limits the admissibility of evidence of a defendant's creative or artistic expression against such defendant in a criminal proceeding

Establishes an assumption of the inadmissibility of evidence of a defendant's creative or artistic expression against such defendant in a criminal proceeding; requires the proffering party to affirmatively prove that the evidence is admissible by clear and convincing evidence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects defendant rights by limiting admissibility of creative expression evidence, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of preventing unfair evidence use.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 921: Relates to protective orders for juries

This bill clarifies when courts can issue protective orders to shield jurors' personal information in criminal cases. It allows courts to restrict disclosure of juror names and addresses to anyone except attorneys, if they find good cause to believe a safety threat exists. Courts must consider specific factors like whether the defendant previously harassed jurors, the severity of charges (e.g., large criminal enterprises), or extensive pretrial media coverage. The law directly affects jurors in high-risk criminal trials by prioritizing their safety through concrete, limited disclosure restrictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects juror safety in criminal trials by restricting personal information disclosure, supporting court integrity and fair proceedings per bill's safety factors.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 2250: Relates to breast cancer screening and diagnostic testing for incarcerated individuals in accordance with certain nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines

Provides incarcerated individuals with access to breast cancer screening and diagnostic testing in accordance with certain nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides healthcare access for incarcerated individuals, aligning with correctional reform and civil rights protections in criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands healthcare access by mandating breast cancer screening/testing for incarcerated individuals per clinical guidelines, directly improving patient access to preventive care.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 434: Relates to amending provisions requiring the termination of connected vehicle services upon the request of a domestic violence victim

Amends certain provisions requiring the termination of connected vehicle services upon the request of a domestic violence victim; requires the provider of the connected vehicle services to terminate such services within two days of receiving a request; directs the office for the prevention of domestic violence to make information available on their website; defines terms.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates rapid termination of vehicle services for domestic violence victims, enhancing victim protection within criminal justice framework.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice