Criminal Justice

failed · New York · Assembly May 5, 2026

A 4499: Provides that persons arrested for domestic violence forfeit bail when violating an order of protection

This bill requires individuals arrested for domestic violence to forfeit any posted bail if they later violate an existing order of protection. It directly affects people charged with domestic violence offenses who breach protection orders issued under various state laws or valid out-of-state orders. The key provision automatically cancels bail upon violation, without requiring a separate court hearing for forfeiture. The law covers protection orders from multiple legal sources, including domestic relations law and family court act provisions. This changes the process by making bail forfeiture automatic upon violation of the order.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires automatic bail forfeiture for domestic violence offenders violating protection orders, strengthening enforcement against repeat offenses and enhancing victim protection within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9005: Establishing a waiver program allowing for longer stays at domestic violence shelters

Establishes a waiver program allowing a domestic violence residential program to apply to the office of children and family services for a waiver enabling a victim of domestic violence to remain at the program's shelter for a period exceeding one hundred and eighty days.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables extended shelter stays for domestic violence victims, supporting victim safety and reducing re-victimization within criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 9, 2026

S 4551: Relates to degree-granting programs offered by SUNY's office of higher education in prison

Creates within SUNY an office of higher education in prison to coordinate access to higher education for individuals during and after incarceration; directs such office to create a plan by 1/1/2029 to establish a degree-granting program in every viable correctional facility in the state; directs such office to enroll at least 2,000 students in degree-granting programs as soon as practicable; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates prison higher education programs to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation, directly advancing criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates SUNY office to expand higher education access for incarcerated individuals, mandating degree programs in correctional facilities and 2,000+ student enrollment, directly advancing educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3975: Permits emergency medical parole during a time of crisis

Permits emergency medical parole during a time of crisis to those that have a disability and who are at serious risk for death, disease or other harm due to an emergency disaster being declared provided such person has a reasonably stable living situation upon release and does not pose an unreasonable current public safety risk.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePermits medical parole for vulnerable inmates during crises, reducing unnecessary incarceration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals like rehabilitation and humane treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 5803: Requires the New York city department of corrections and the New York city health and hospitals corporation to adopt safety policies to protect health care workers who treat incarcerated individuals

Requires the New York city department of corrections and the New York city health and hospitals corporation to adopt safety policies to protect health care workers who treat incarcerated individuals.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires safety policies for healthcare workers in correctional facilities, enhancing conditions and aligning with criminal justice reform by improving facility safety standards.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates safety policies for healthcare workers treating incarcerated individuals, directly protecting healthcare providers in healthcare delivery.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires safety policies for healthcare workers treating incarcerated individuals, directly improving workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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passed both · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 2280: Requires a lethality assessment in incidents of domestic violence

Requires law enforcement officers to conduct a lethality assessment as part of the standardized domestic incident report form when responding to incidents of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires lethality assessments in domestic violence cases to improve law enforcement response and victim safety, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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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 · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6600: Relates to preventing retaliation against incarcerated individuals following the filing of a grievance

Limits retaliation against incarcerated individuals following the filing of a grievance, by requiring more than the oral or written statement of the subject of a grievance filed by an incarcerated individual for the purposes of finding such incarcerated individual guilty at an evidentiary or disciplinary hearing for misbehavior.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents retaliation against inmates filing grievances, protecting civil rights and promoting fair disciplinary processes in corrections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 1008: Relates to enrollment in medical assistance programs for incarcerated individuals

Provides presumptive eligibility for medical assistance benefits for persons released from correctional facilities for at least sixty days following release; provides for enrollment of such individuals upon release upon application, if eligible.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides medical assistance for released inmates, supporting reentry and rehabilitation, a key aspect of criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides presumptive eligibility and streamlined enrollment for medical assistance upon release from correctional facilities, expanding healthcare access for formerly incarcerated individuals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2072: Relates to the timing of discovery, automatic discovery, certificates of discovery compliance, speedy trial limitations, and access to discovery materials; repealer

Relates to streamlining and simplifying the discovery process in order to enhance efficiency in the criminal justice system, speed up the pretrial discovery and trial process, and promote the fair and efficient administration of justice.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill streamlines discovery process to enhance efficiency and fairness in criminal justice system, directly advancing reform goals through procedural improvements.90% confidence

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