Criminal Justice (Policing)

passed · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 1714: Prohibits the use of the term "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death

Prohibits the use of the term "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death on death certificates, autopsy reports, police reports or any report, policy or procedure by a public agency or contractor; defines excited delirium.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits 'excited delirium' in death reports, preventing misuse that could shield law enforcement from accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform.95% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 5690: Relates to reports by the office of special investigation

Requires the office of special investigation to conclude investigations into alleged criminal offenses committed by police officers resulting in a death and issue a report within sixty days.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates timely reports on officer-involved deaths to enhance police accountability, directly aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7176: Relates to the discoverability of recordings found on police body worn cameras and vehicle cameras

Bill A 7176 amends civil practice law to require full disclosure of recordings from police body worn cameras and vehicle cameras in civil cases. This means all relevant footage, including outtakes, must be provided if it involves a person central to the case. The bill ensures that parties involved in civil proceedings can access these recordings. However, it does not apply to materials compiled for law enforcement purposes that are already exempt from disclosure under existing public officers law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates full disclosure of police body camera footage in civil cases, enhancing transparency and accountability in law enforcement actions.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7313: Exempts from disclosure on the freedom of information law, the issuance of pistol permits to active and retired police officers, peace officers and correction officers

Exempts from disclosure, under the freedom of information law, the issuance of pistol permits to active and retired police officers, peace officers and correction officers.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill exempts pistol permit issuance for law enforcement from public disclosure, weakening oversight and transparency, opposing reform efforts focused on accountability.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

A 3295: Authorizes the removal of police officer candidates from an eligible list when such candidate does not meet psychological fitness requirements or lacks good moral character standards

Authorizes the removal of police officer candidates from an eligible list when such candidate does not meet psychological fitness requirements or lacks good moral character standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enforces psychological and moral standards for police candidates, enhancing officer accountability and fitness within law enforcement.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 703: Relates to grants to cover the costs of school resource officers and authorizes boards of cooperative educational services to enter into contracts with local police entities to provide school resource officers

Relates to the provision of grants to eligible school districts to cover the costs of school resource officers employed at schools in such districts; authorizes boards of cooperative educational services to enter into contracts with local police entities to provide school resource officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds school resource officers (law enforcement presence), supporting law enforcement within criminal justice framework90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6113: Prohibits the provision of licenses for firearms to persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database

Prohibits the provision of licenses for firearms to persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database; authorizes firearms licenses of persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database to be suspended or revoked; requires the superintendent of state police to search the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database each year and report findings to appropriate enforcement agencies in order to suspend or revoke appropriate licenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for high-risk individuals on no-fly lists, enhancing public safety within criminal justice framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1203: Authorizes the Dormitory Authority to provide public financing options to build new police facilities in certain areas

Authorizes the Dormitory Authority to provide public financing options to build new police facilities in areas that currently have one police precinct or facility covering 300,000 or more people.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill authorizes public financing for new police facilities, directly funding law enforcement infrastructure within criminal justice system.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3903: Requires a police officer upon the arresting of a youth or upon the issuing of an appearance ticket to notify the parent or person legally responsible for such youth

Relates to the issuance of arrest warrants and appearance tickets upon a youth; provides for the police officer to immediately notify the parent or other person legally responsible for the care of such youth with whom the youth is domiciled that the youth has been arrested; provides further that the police officer need not notify the parent or other person legally responsible when such youth is not also a juvenile offender and the notification would endanger the health and safety of such youth.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police to notify parents upon youth arrest, promoting family involvement and accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3408: Relates to the termination of law enforcement officer benefits for malfeasance or serious misconduct

Provides that any officer terminated who was dismissed for malfeasance or serious misconduct or resigned or retired during an investigation relating to such malfeasance or serious misconduct shall not be entitled to receive any retirement or other benefit or payment of any kind.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill denies benefits to officers dismissed for misconduct, enhancing police accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

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