Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6343: Relates to allowing courts to consider a principal's threat to public safety when determining bail

Allows courts to consider whether a principal poses a current physical danger to the safety of any crime victim, person or the community when determining bail.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allows courts to consider public safety threats in bail decisions, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of community protection and victim safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7131: Requires expunction of records resulting from identity theft or mistaken identity

This bill requires courts to automatically expunge all official records (including fingerprints, photos, DNA, and arrest details) when a person is wrongly arrested or charged due to identity theft or mistaken identity, and the case is dismissed. It directly affects individuals who were erroneously identified as suspects, regardless of their prior criminal history. Key provisions mandate that courts order expungement of records across all relevant agencies (like law enforcement, DMV, and criminal justice services), reverse penalties like license suspensions or insurance surcharges, and waive associated fees. The person can legally deny the arrest ever occurred for employment, licensing, or firearm purchases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAutomatically expunges wrongful arrest records, protecting civil rights and advancing criminal justice reform by correcting identity-based errors in the system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5428: Establishes an ombudsperson for local correctional facilities

Establishes an ombudsperson for local correctional facilities to receive, investigate and propose resolutions for complaints and grievances concerning the conditions of confinement for individuals currently or formerly incarcerated in local correctional facilities located outside of a city with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates ombudsperson to investigate correctional facility conditions and grievances, enhancing oversight and accountability in corrections - a criminal justice reform measure.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4238: Adjusts the compensation of formerly incarcerated individuals who were unjustly convicted

Retroactively adjusts the compensation of formerly incarcerated individuals who were unjustly convicted; exempts such adjusted income from state income taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts adjusted compensation from state income taxes, providing tax relief for beneficiaries per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill compensates unjustly convicted individuals, directly advancing criminal justice reform by addressing wrongful convictions and protecting civil rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 870: Raises the monetary value of damaged property that is considered criminal mischief or securities fraud

This bill raises the monetary thresholds that define certain property damage and fraud offenses as felonies. It increases the amount of property damage triggering criminal mischief (from $250 to $1,000) and raises the threshold for second-degree criminal mischief (from $1,500 to $3,000). For securities fraud, it raises the value requiring a class E felony charge from $250 to $1,000. These changes directly affect individuals or entities whose actions exceed these new dollar amounts, reclassifying lower-value offenses as misdemeanors instead of felonies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRaises felony thresholds for property damage/fraud, reducing criminalization of minor offenses and aligning with reform goals.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 390: Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant

Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the deceased victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant, rather than allowing only a single member of the victim's family to read a statement in court, upon consultation with counsel for the defendant and the people.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands victim impact statements during sentencing, enhancing victim voice in criminal justice proceedings per reform-focused victim advocacy principles.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Sentencing Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4062: Provides standards for correctional facilities in relation to medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders

Provides standards for correctional facilities in relation to medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders and the testing for opioid use when an individual is first incarcerated.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes MAT standards in prisons, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform elements.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes healthcare standards for medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorders in correctional facilities, directly improving access to evidence-based healthcare services for a vulnerable population.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8172: Prohibits the obscuring of body-worn or stationary cameras in correctional institutions

Prohibits employees of the department of corrections and community supervision or a correctional facility from willfully obstructing, blocking or otherwise obscuring a body-worn or stationary camera from recording activities within a correctional facility for the purpose of hindering an existing or potential investigation, concealing a crime or criminal activity, or concealing otherwise unlawful behavior.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits obstructing cameras in correctional facilities to prevent concealment of misconduct, enhancing transparency and accountability in corrections oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5090: Relates to requiring the state board of parole to reflect the composition of the prison population in race, age and geographic area of residence

Alters the composition of the state board of parole to include members who shall adequately reflect the composition of the prison population in race, age, and geographic area of residence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires parole board to mirror prison demographics, promoting equitable representation in corrections system per criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3453: Requires the state to enter into an agreement with the Rand Corporation to conduct a study of the impact the 2020 Discovery Reform legislation has had on the handling of criminal cases

Requires the state to enter into an agreement with the Rand Corporation to conduct a study of the impact of the 2020 Discovery Reform legislation enacted by Part HHH of chapter 56 of the laws of 2020 has had on the handling and disposition of criminal cases; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation (funds) for a state study, directly impacting government spending allocation per Budget & Taxes topic definition.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStudy evaluates 2020 Discovery Reform impact, supporting criminal justice reform assessment and potential enhancements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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