Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5218: Relates to concealment and/or mutilation of a human corpse

This bill criminalizes hiding, damaging, or destroying a human body or body part when someone expects it might be used as evidence in a legal case, such as a criminal investigation or autopsy. It specifically defines this as a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison. The law explicitly excludes funeral directors, embalmers, and organ donation activities from this rule, as these are covered under existing public health laws. The bill also adds this offense to lists of crimes affecting bail decisions, but its core purpose is to protect evidence integrity in legal proceedings.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCriminalizes evidence tampering to protect legal investigations, strengthening law enforcement's ability to prosecute cases while excluding legitimate funeral/medical practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9061: Relates to creating the crime of aggravated harassment of a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault

This bill creates a new felony offense for harassing someone specifically because the harasser believes the person is a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault. It directly affects survivors of these crimes by adding a targeted legal protection against harassment that exploits their trauma. The key provision makes it a class E felony (punishable by up to four years in prison) to commit "aggravated harassment" with the belief or perception that the victim is a survivor. The law would take effect November 1, 2025, if passed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new felony protection for domestic violence/sexual assault survivors against trauma-exploiting harassment, directly advancing victim protection and civil rights within criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7880: Requires the state to pay for independent autopsies of incarcerated individuals who die in custody

Requires the state to pay for independent autopsies at the request of the next of kin of incarcerated individuals who die in the custody of the department of corrections and community supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires state-funded independent autopsies for custody deaths, enhancing oversight and accountability in corrections - key criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6502: Requires gynecological services to be offered to certain incarcerated individuals

This bill requires all state and local correctional facilities to provide annual, no-cost gynecological services to incarcerated people with cervixes. Facilities must offer these services unless an individual declines in writing, and they must report annually on service uptake and written declinations. The law defines gynecological services as part of "routine medical care" under existing correctional health regulations. It applies directly to incarcerated individuals with cervixes, ensuring access to standard preventive and diagnostic care without financial or administrative barriers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates gynecological care in correctional facilities, advancing humane treatment and bodily autonomy for incarcerated individuals with cervixes within the corrections system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost gynecological services for incarcerated individuals with cervixes as routine medical care, expanding access and protecting reproductive health rights within correctional facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 3329: Establishes the offense of obstructing a police officer

This bill creates a new class E felony offense for intentionally interfering with police officers during their duties. It specifically prohibits actions like spitting on officers, throwing objects, or physically pushing, shoving, or blocking them while they are performing official tasks. The law defines obstruction as a criminal act punishable by up to four years in prison, applying directly to individuals who disrupt officer safety or operations. The bill does not include exceptions or additional context beyond these specific prohibited behaviors.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for obstructing officers, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, opposing reform-focused justice95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5414: Removes the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons

This bill removes a lifetime ban preventing people convicted of felonies from serving on juries. It amends state law to no longer disqualify individuals based on past felony convictions, meaning former felons could be summoned for jury duty. However, it maintains that people currently incarcerated for felonies remain excused from service while in prison. The law would take effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves disqualification for former felons from jury duty, restoring civil rights and advancing criminal justice reform by reducing post-conviction barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6411: Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to test a program of supplying incarcerated individuals with tablets for educational and recreational means

Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to test a program of supplying incarcerated individuals with tablets for educational and recreational means.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides tablets for education/recreation in prisons, directly supporting rehabilitation programs and criminal justice reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 192: Provides for rules and regulations for strip searches in correctional facilities

Directs the state commission of correction to promulgate rules and regulations for strip searches in correctional facilities which at a minimum include a requirement that no fewer than two staff members shall be present for any strip search.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires two staff for strip searches, enhancing oversight and protecting inmate civil rights in correctional facilities per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 4603: Establishes visiting policies for incarcerated individuals

Establishes visiting policies for incarcerated people, to provide incarcerated people opportunities for personal contact with relatives, friends, clergy, volunteers and other persons to promote better institutional adjustment and better community adjustment upon release.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes visiting policies to promote rehabilitation and community adjustment upon release, directly supporting criminal justice reform through maintained family connections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6990: Provides for money upon release for certain incarcerated individuals; appropriation

Establishes the reentry assistance program; provides for eligible incarcerated individuals to receive a monthly stipend upon release from a state correctional facility; makes an appropriation of $25,000,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $25M for reentry stipends, directly funding a public service program under state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds reentry stipends to reduce recidivism, aligning with reform goals of supporting formerly incarcerated individuals' successful reintegration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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