Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 482: Relates to a school resource officer program

Relates to creating a school resource officer program to permit the employment of retired law enforcement officers and provide grants to school districts and non-public schools for such purpose.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds school resource officer programs, directly supporting law enforcement presence in schools per Criminal Justice topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1076: Mandates that purchasers of new vehicles complete a form authorizing or rejecting the placement of a tracking device in such vehicle, to be used by law enforcement if such vehicle is reported stolen

Mandates that purchasers of new vehicles complete a form authorizing or rejecting the placement of a tracking device in such vehicle, to be used by law enforcement if such vehicle is reported stolen; authorizes law enforcement to recover the stolen vehicle through electronic means, physical means, or any other method necessary to recover such vehicle as quickly as possible.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables law enforcement to recover stolen vehicles faster via tracking devices, supporting law enforcement efficiency in criminal justice operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8944: Prohibits state and federal law enforcement acting within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in certain circumstances

Prohibits state and federal law enforcement acting within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in limited circumstances; grants the attorney general authority to enforce civil penalties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates law enforcement transparency to enhance accountability, directly aligning with criminal justice reform goals of protecting civil rights and increasing officer transparency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6812: Enacts "Destini Smothers' law"; requires collaboration between law enforcement agencies in missing persons investigations and provides support for relatives of such missing persons

Enacts "Destini Smothers' law"; requires collaboration between law enforcement agencies in missing persons investigations; provides support for relatives of such missing persons.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires law enforcement collaboration in missing persons cases, enhancing investigative effectiveness and family support within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5711: Relates to extreme risk protection orders for law enforcement officers

Relates to extreme risk protection orders for law enforcement officers; requires certain law enforcement officers to receive legal representation for matters relating to an extreme risk protection order; authorizes law enforcement officers or district attorneys to use discretion in determining when to apply for an extreme risk protection order in certain situations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnsures legal representation for officers in ERPO cases, protecting civil rights within criminal justice process85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6112: Relates to prohibiting contracts between municipalities and law enforcement for the purpose of school safety in municipalities with populations of more than one million

Prohibits contracts between municipalities and law enforcement for the purpose of school safety in municipalities with populations of more than one million; voids contracts that have previously been made.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits law enforcement school safety contracts in large cities, reducing police presence in schools - a key criminal justice reform goal to address school-to-prison pipeline.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1595: Increases the in-person appearance requirements for level two sex offenders

This bill changes the requirements for level two sex offenders in New York. It increases their mandatory in-person appearance frequency with law enforcement from every three years to every year. Specifically, these offenders must appear annually to provide a current photograph, which law enforcement then forwards to the state division. The change directly affects individuals classified as level two sex offenders under New York's sex offender registration system.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory monitoring frequency for sex offenders, strengthening law enforcement oversight in criminal justice enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3234: Relates to making technical corrections to ensure gender neutrality for the admission to practice law and preventing required disclosure of prior interaction with law enforcement or the criminal justice system

Relates to making technical corrections to ensure gender neutrality for the admission to practice law and preventing the character fitness questionnaire from inquiring into an applicant's prior interaction with law enforcement or the criminal justice system under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents mandatory disclosure of law enforcement interactions for bar applicants, reducing barriers for those with criminal justice system history, aligning with reform goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3644: Designates certain offenses against law enforcement officers as hate crimes

Designates certain offenses against emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers as hate crimes; includes the definition of emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill designates attacks on law enforcement as hate crimes, increasing penalties for bias-motivated violence against officers. This strengthens legal protections for public safety personnel within the criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4563: Relates to police officer and peace officer hiring and transfers

Relates to police officer and peace officer hiring and transfers; requires police agencies review any possible internal files of police misconduct and complaints as well as pending criminal charges before hiring or allowing for a transfer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police agencies to review misconduct files and pending charges before hiring/transfers, directly enhancing officer accountability and reducing potential for problematic hires.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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