Criminal Justice

signed · New York · Senate Sep 26, 2025

S 4767: Relates to training police officers on how to respond to situations involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities

Relates to training police officers on how to respond to situations involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police training for autism/developmental disability interactions, reducing potential harm and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of improved officer conduct and civil rights protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4155: Permits judicial discretion for dangerousness, extending the discovery period, permitting immediate bench warrants for failure to appear for hate crimes, places restrictions on appearance tickets

Permits judicial discretion based on dangerousness when issuing a securing order; allows for limited pre-trial detention upon such a determination; extends the time period for discovery from twenty to forty-five days; permits the immediate issuance of a bench warrant for failure to appear for certain principals charged with hate crimes; places restrictions on when appearance tickets may be issued.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends discovery period (20→45 days) and restricts appearance tickets, promoting fairer pre-trial processes and reducing unnecessary detention.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5862: Relates to the storage of evidence by law enforcement agencies

Requires law enforcement agencies to store physical or other evidence it maintains within fireproof containers or within a fireproof storage area; requires law enforcement agencies to document and photograph evidence before it is stored in a fireproof container or storage area; requires that such documents and photographs be stored in a different location.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires fireproof evidence storage and documentation to prevent loss, supporting case integrity and fair trials in criminal justice proceedings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9186: Relates to the admissibility of evidence of a victim's sexual conduct, sexual predisposition, or manner of dress

Prohibits the introduction of evidence of a victim's sexual conduct, sexual predisposition, or manner of dress; defines "sexual conduct"; requires the motion, related materials, and the record of the hearing be and remain sealed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits prejudicial victim evidence, aligning with victim rights and fair trial reforms in criminal justice proceedings.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3934: Provides that a fentanyl analogue shall be deemed to be a schedule I opiate

This bill (S 3934) defines "fentanyl analogue" as any synthetic opioid structurally similar to fentanyl through specific chemical modifications (e.g., changes to its ring structures or groups). It classifies all such analogues as Schedule I drugs under New York's public health law, treating them like the most strictly controlled narcotics. The law also removes the requirement for individuals to know a substance's chemical structure to be charged with possession or sale of these analogues. Exceptions include FDA-approved medications and substances used under investigational exemptions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by classifying fentanyl analogues as Schedule I drugs and removing knowledge of chemical structure as a defense, increasing penalties for drug offenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4917: Relates to prohibiting the use of chemical agents by police officers against minors

This bill prohibits New York police officers from using chemical agents, such as pepper spray or tear gas, against minors under the age of 18 in any circumstance. It requires all police departments to update their use-of-force policies to explicitly ban such chemical agents when interacting with minors. The law takes effect immediately and directly affects police officers and departments across New York, as well as minors under 18 who may encounter law enforcement. This change modifies existing policy requirements without altering other aspects of police conduct.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBans police use of chemical agents against minors, protecting vulnerable populations and enhancing officer accountability under criminal justice protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3282: Adds assaults against certain employees of state and local government agencies as an assault in the second degree

Establishes a person is guilty of assault in the second degree when such person intends to cause physical injury to an employee of New York state or any of its political subdivisions or of a public authority or a public benefit corporation while such employee is performing such employee's duties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by classifying assaults on public employees as second-degree assault, increasing penalties for such offenses.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects government employees from assault during work duties, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for specific labor groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4443: Relates to the residence of a sex offender near a school and the victim of such offender

This bill restricts where certain sex offenders can live. It prohibits Level 3 sex offenders (with victims under 18) from residing within school grounds as defined by law, and bans all Level 2 and 3 offenders from living within a quarter mile of a victim's workplace or residence (or a deceased victim's former home if family members still live there). These restrictions apply to offenders under supervision or probation and must be included in court release conditions. The law aims to limit offender proximity to schools and victims, with guidelines requiring local probation departments to consider factors like neighborhood concentration of offenders and access to treatment programs. It directly affects sex offenders designated Level 2 or 3 under New York's registration system.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts sex offender residency near schools/victims to enhance public safety and prevent recidivism, aligning with victim protection and community safety goals in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5170: Establishes the crime of sexual abuse against a patient or client by a health care provider in the first and second degree

Establishes the crime of sexual abuse against a patient or client by a health care provider in the first and second degree; designates such crimes as being class B and E felonies, respectively.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for health care provider sexual abuse, enhancing accountability and victim protection within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill criminalizes healthcare provider sexual abuse, protecting patient rights and safety within healthcare services, aligning with patient protection indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4246: Provides for the return of fines, restitution and reparation payments where there was an unjust conviction

Provides for the return of fines, restitution and reparation payments and any interest thereon where a defendant is subsequently pardoned upon the ground of innocence or the conviction is reversed or vacated.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReturns fines/restitution to wrongfully convicted, directly protecting civil rights and advancing criminal justice reform by correcting systemic errors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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