Criminal Justice (Probation & Parole)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7503: Authorizes courts to reduce or modify sentences for certain individuals when such sentence is deemed to be greater than necessary to achieve the purposes of sentencing

Authorizes courts to reduce or modify sentences for certain individuals when such sentence is deemed to be greater than necessary to achieve the purposes of sentencing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allows courts to reduce excessive sentences, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to prevent unnecessary harshness and promote proportionality in sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 6814: Relates to notification of crime victims of the death of the accused

Requires the notification of a crime victim or witness of the death of the accused if such person dies during pending judicial proceedings or during any period of incarceration, parole or post-release supervision, or when an order of protection exists.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires victim notification of accused's death during proceedings, enhancing victim rights and transparency in criminal justice process95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 454: Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older

Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older if they have served at least fifteen years of their sentence or sentences.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands parole eligibility for older inmates after 15 years, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation for this demographic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Tags Seniors

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 4879: Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents of children and their children

Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates improved health/safety standards for incarcerated birthing parents, advancing correctional reform and human rights within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires correctional facilities to establish healthcare rules for incarcerated birthing parents, protecting rights and improving care access within prisons.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4325: Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge which includes housing needs, educational needs, employment needs, medical needs, and specific social service needs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals, directly supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through housing, employment, and medical needs assistance.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates housing needs as part of reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals, directly addressing housing stability through required discharge plans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 158: Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction

Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes sentence reductions for eligible inmates, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3806: Relates to the age of persons eligible for a sentence of life imprisonment without parole

This bill clarifies that only individuals aged 18 or older at the time of committing a crime can receive a life imprisonment sentence without parole. It specifically applies to certain serious offenses, including first-degree murder, terrorism involving weapons, and aggravated murder, as defined in New York's penal law. The law amends existing sentencing provisions to require that defendants must have been 18 or older when the crime was committed to be eligible for life without parole. Minors (17 or younger) remain subject to other sentencing options under the law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts life without parole for minors, aligning with juvenile justice reform by excluding under-18 offenders from this harsh sentence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7142: Prohibits employment discrimination against persons whose criminal charges have been adjourned in contemplation of dismissal

This bill prohibits employers from discriminating against job applicants or employees who had criminal charges dismissed after an "adjournment in contemplation of dismissal" (a legal process where charges are put on hold pending successful completion of conditions, like probation). It clarifies that such dismissed cases do not count as a conviction or admission of guilt, preventing employers from using them as a basis for denial of employment or licenses. The law amends existing criminal procedure statutes to explicitly state that these dismissed cases should not result in employment penalties or affect an individual's status. It directly affects people with these specific dismissed charges when seeking or maintaining employment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents employment discrimination based on dismissed charges, aiding reintegration and reducing barriers for individuals with criminal justice system involvement, aligning with reform goals.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on dismissed criminal charges, protecting applicants from unfair denial of employment due to non-conviction records, advancing workers' rights and fair employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Probation & Parole Employment Discrimination

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2549: Requires the members of the state board of parole, and parole hearing officers to be composed of a proportionate share of residents

Requires the membership of the state board of parole, and parole hearing officers to be composed of a proportionate share of residents of each county to reflect the state's incarcerated individual population.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires parole board composition proportional to county incarceration rates, promoting equitable representation in corrections decision-making.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3953: Relates to surveillance dead zones in correctional facilities

Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to identify and eliminate all surveillance dead zones in correctional facilities under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEliminates surveillance dead zones to enhance oversight in correctional facilities, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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