Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

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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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7207: Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements and outreach for law enforcement and establishes law enforcement peer support

Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements including implicit bias, use of force, first aid and firearm training, and outreach for law enforcement; establishes law enforcement peer support through the office of mental health.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates enhanced law enforcement training on implicit bias/use of force and establishes peer support, directly promoting accountability and reform in criminal justice practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3613: Prohibits the use of certain chemical incapacitants by law enforcement agencies

This bill prohibits all law enforcement agencies from using chemical incapacitants (like tear gas or similar agents) except for pepper spray under strict limits. Specifically, pepper spray is restricted to liquid canisters no larger than 0.75 ounces and cannot be used for crowd control. The law defines "law enforcement agency" broadly to include any unit authorized to investigate or arrest for felonies, and "chemical incapacitant" to cover toxic chemicals, munitions designed to cause harm, and related equipment. This directly affects all state and local law enforcement agencies by restricting their use of chemical agents during operations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts police use of chemical incapacitants (e.g., tear gas), enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights - key criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5334: Requires law enforcement agents and peace officers to record information pertaining to the race of persons they have meaningful interactions with in their memo books

Requires law enforcement agents and peace officers to record information in their memo books pertaining to the race of persons with whom they have meaningful interactions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates recording race in law enforcement interactions to enhance accountability and address racial bias, a core criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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