Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3880: Enhances penalties for committing multiple animal cruelty offenses

This bill increases penalties for repeat animal cruelty offenses by creating a new "aggravated cruelty" category under New York law. It defines aggravated cruelty as intentionally causing extreme pain or acting sadistically toward companion animals, with penalties escalating based on prior convictions: a class E felony for first repeat offense, class D for second, and class C for third. The law specifically excludes lawful activities like hunting, rabies control, and approved scientific research. It directly affects individuals convicted of multiple animal cruelty offenses within a decade, increasing potential prison time for repeat violations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory penalties for repeat animal cruelty (class E/D/C felonies), directly aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator for 'oppose' stance on criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 3384: Relates to extreme risk protection orders

Relates to extreme risk protection orders; defines "exception"; authorizes a police officer or district attorney to file an application for an extreme risk protection order if found that a person meets the requirements of an exception pursuant to section 6340 of the civil practice law and rules; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill authorizes ERPOs to prevent gun violence, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing harm through preventive measures without criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4487: Increases the penalties for sexual performances by a child and provides for consecutive sentencing upon certain multiple convictions

Increases the penalties for sexual performances by a child; increases age from 16 to 18 for application of existing sexual performance crimes; creates crimes of use of a child in a sexual performance in the first degree, promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child in the first degree, and promoting a sexual performance by a child in the first degree; provides for consecutive sentencing upon certain multiple convictions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties, expands criminalization of child sexual abuse, mandates consecutive sentencing - aligns with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing and expanded criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7436: Provides that a person is guilty of harassment in the first degree if such person strikes, shoves, kicks, et cetera a school employee

Provides that a person is guilty of harassment in the first degree, a class B misdemeanor, when such person strikes, shoves, kicks or otherwise subjects a school employee to physical contact or attempts or threatens to do the same while such school employee is engaged in the performance of such person's duties as a school employee.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by creating new misdemeanor offense for physical contact with school employees, aligning with 'oppose' indicator of increased criminalization.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects school employees from physical harm, enhancing safety for educators in schools, aligning with education safety protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6554: Relates to funds received pursuant to a New York opioid settlement sharing agreement

This bill requires New York state agencies receiving opioid settlement funds to submit annual public reports detailing how these funds are spent. The reports must include baseline funding data, specific recipient information (including program details and populations served), the criteria for awarding funds, and evidence-based analysis of program effectiveness in reducing substance use disorders. It also prohibits government entities from pursuing legal claims against companies released under the statewide opioid settlement agreement after June 2021. All reports must be published as a public dashboard on government websites by November 1st each year.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires evidence-based programs for substance use disorder reduction, aligning with criminal justice reform by promoting treatment over incarceration and reducing recidivism through rehabilitation-focused funding.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates transparency in opioid settlement fund usage for substance use disorder programs, ensuring effective public health spending on healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6119: Authorizes a victim of domestic violence to apply to remove the violent felony offender from deed of co-owned real property

Authorizes a victim of domestic violence to apply to the county clerk to remove the violent felony offender from deed of co-owned real property in such county.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances victim protection by enabling removal of violent felony offenders from co-owned property, directly supporting criminal justice reform through victim safety and rights enforcement.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenant rights by enabling domestic violence victims to remove abusive co-owners from property deeds, strengthening housing security for vulnerable residents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1275: Relates to the crimes of commercial bribery and larceny

Removes the $250 economic harm requirement from the felony commercial bribery statutes; expands the crime of larceny to include theft of personal identifying information, computer data, computer programs, and services, to adapt to modern technological realities; provides state jurisdiction and county venue over cases involving larceny of personal identifying information, computer data, and computer programs, where the victim is located in the state or the county.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by removing $250 threshold and including new data theft under larceny, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator for 'oppose' stance.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands larceny to include theft of personal data and computer information, strengthening data privacy protections against digital theft per bill's adaptation to modern tech realities.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7156: Provides for the indefinite suspension of New York city police officers without pay pending the disposition of charges of incompetence or misconduct in certain cases

Provides for the indefinite suspension of New York city police officers without pay pending the disposition of charges of incompetence or misconduct resulting in death or serious physical injury as defined in section 10.00 of the penal law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates indefinite suspension without pay for officers facing misconduct charges causing death/serious injury, directly enhancing police accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 3967: Relates to individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime

Provides immunity from prosecution for certain individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime and who report such crime or assist in the investigation or prosecution.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeGrants immunity to prostitution victims/witnesses to report crimes, protecting civil rights and encouraging victim cooperation in investigations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 281: Relates to residency restrictions for sex offenders

This bill allows New York municipalities to establish their own residency restrictions for registered sex offenders, provided these rules are at least as strict as existing state requirements. Local governments must consider community conditions and protect vulnerable populations when creating these rules, but cannot impose less restrictive limits than current state law. The law directly affects municipalities that choose to adopt such restrictions and the registered sex offenders subject to them. It does not change statewide rules but gives local authorities more flexibility within defined boundaries.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures local restrictions for sex offenders are at least as strict as state law, reinforcing public safety measures within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

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