Criminal Justice

passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 2416: Relates to releasing victims of domestic violence from certain contracts

Authorizes one or more individuals who are under a shared contract to opt-out of such contract without a fee, penalty or charge due to status as a domestic violence victim; prohibits the company from transferring any contractual or billing responsibility of such shared contract to any other account holders on such shared contract; prevents companies from prohibiting a person who has opted-out due to domestic violence status to enter into a new contract.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects domestic violence victims' rights by removing financial barriers to exit contracts, aligning with criminal justice reform principles of victim protection and civil rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7139: Relates to requiring state and local law enforcement officers to identify themselves to the public

This bill requires New York state and local law enforcement officers to identify themselves during specific public interactions, directly affecting officers and community members during encounters. Officers must state their full name, rank, command, and the reason for the interaction during activities like traffic stops, pedestrian stops, or searches, and provide a contact business card after non-arrest encounters. Exceptions apply if officers are not in uniform or identification would threaten public safety or ongoing investigations. The law aims to increase transparency and build trust by creating a written record of non-arrest interactions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires officers to identify during public interactions, enhancing accountability and transparency in law enforcement encounters per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2149: Relates to expanding the health department's review of correctional health services

Expands the health department's review of correctional health services by including a biennial study of health care staffing at facilities operated by the department of corrections and community supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands health department oversight of correctional facilities through biennial staffing studies, promoting better health services and potential rehabilitation improvements within the criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands health department review of correctional health staffing via biennial study, strengthening oversight of correctional healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6023: Includes authorized internet entities in the information sex offenders are required to disclose upon registration

This bill expands sex offender registration requirements in New York by adding "authorized internet entities" (specific online services or platforms) to the list of information offenders must disclose upon registration. It requires sex offenders to report changes to their internet accounts, identifiers, or the specific online services they use within 10 days, similar to reporting address changes. A $10 fee applies each time an offender registers such changes to internet-related information. The law directly affects registered sex offenders who use internet services, mandating broader disclosure of their online activity to law enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands sex offender registration requirements, increasing restrictions on offenders without reform elements; aligns with 'expands criminalization' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 151: Relates to qualifying offenses for pre-trial detention

Relates to qualifying offenses for pre-trial detention; adds class B felonies under article two hundred twenty of the penal law as qualifying offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds class B felonies to pre-trial detention, expanding criminalization and reducing defendant rights by increasing mandatory detention for more offenses.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5449: Relates to increasing the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians

Increases the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians causing physical injury or serious physical injury.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaulting first responders, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate May 22, 2026

S 7830: Relates to registration requirements applicable to certain sex offenders who are transient

Senate Bill S 7830 amends the registration requirements for level three sex offenders and sexual predators who are transient. A "transient" is defined as a person without a regular residence, including those staying in shelters or vehicles. The bill requires these individuals to register within five days of release from incarceration or entering the state. They must then re-register every 30 days, providing current information, including specific locations where they sleep, eat, work, frequent, and engage in leisure activities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement oversight by tightening registration requirements for transient sex offenders, increasing frequency of reporting to enhance public safety monitoring.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4513: Relates to conviction sealing for eligible youth

This bill allows eligible youth who were not designated as youthful offenders by a court (but met the criteria for that status) to apply for conviction sealing. It expands sealing eligibility to include most offenses, excluding only serious felonies (like class A-I/A-II) and certain sex offenses, though it adds a pathway for armed felony convictions if judges find mitigating circumstances or minor involvement. Youth previously denied sealing under this process can reapply. The change directly affects young people seeking to clear certain criminal records, with specific court determinations required for some cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands conviction sealing for eligible youth, reducing barriers to rehabilitation and reintegration, a key criminal justice reform measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 5224: 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, enhancing sentencing within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4130: Provides legal assistance to youth ordered by the court into the custody of the office of children and family services and placed or committed to a state operated juvenile detention center

Provides legal assistance to youth ordered by the court into the custody of the office of children and family services and placed or committed to a state operated juvenile detention center.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides legal assistance to juveniles in detention, protecting rights and aligning with reform by ensuring due process in youth criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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