Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9061: Relates to creating the crime of aggravated harassment of a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault

This bill creates a new felony offense for harassing someone specifically because the harasser believes the person is a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault. It directly affects survivors of these crimes by adding a targeted legal protection against harassment that exploits their trauma. The key provision makes it a class E felony (punishable by up to four years in prison) to commit "aggravated harassment" with the belief or perception that the victim is a survivor. The law would take effect November 1, 2025, if passed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new felony protection for domestic violence/sexual assault survivors against trauma-exploiting harassment, directly advancing victim protection and civil rights within criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1290: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishing the gun violence impact fund

Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishes the gun violence impact fund; authorizes the director of the office of victim services to administer grants from the gun violence impact fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on ammunition sales to fund gun violence impact program, advancing public safety funding through new revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates gun violence impact fund via ammunition tax, directly funding initiatives addressing gun violence - a core criminal justice issue - aligning with reform goals by allocating resources to prevention and victim services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3300: Repeals the clean slate act; repealer

This bill (S 3300) repeals New York's Clean Slate Act, which previously allowed certain criminal records to be sealed or expunged. It directly affects individuals with past arrests or convictions that were dismissed, ended in a favorable termination, or resulted in sealed records under the Clean Slate Act. The repeal removes legal protections that prevented employers, landlords, and others from asking about or considering these sealed records during job applications, housing searches, or credit decisions. As a result, individuals who qualified under the Clean Slate Act would no longer have those records shielded from such inquiries.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals Clean Slate Act, removing protections that prevent employers from accessing sealed criminal records, reversing criminal justice reform aimed at reducing barriers to employment and housing for individuals with past records.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals Clean Slate Act protections, allowing landlords to consider sealed records during housing applications, weakening tenant protections and enabling potential housing discrimination.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRepeals Clean Slate Act, removing protections preventing employers from accessing sealed criminal records during hiring, restricting employment opportunities for affected individuals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1489: Elevates assault of a code enforcement official to the class D felony of assault in the second degree

This bill reclassifies assaulting a code enforcement official as a class D felony (a more serious offense) instead of a misdemeanor. It specifically targets individuals who cause physical injury to these officials while they're performing their duties. The key change is elevating the legal penalty for this specific assault, making it punishable by up to 7 years in prison. This directly affects code enforcement officials and individuals who assault them while they're carrying out enforcement work.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReclassifies assault on code enforcement officials from misdemeanor to felony, increasing penalties to up to 7 years in prison - directly increases mandatory sentences for a specific offense.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 482: Relates to a school resource officer program

Relates to creating a school resource officer program to permit the employment of retired law enforcement officers and provide grants to school districts and non-public schools for such purpose.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds school resource officer programs, directly supporting law enforcement presence in schools per Criminal Justice topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8159: Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses

Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses; establishes a procedure for determining who qualifies as a vulnerable sexual assault witness.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes closed-circuit TV for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses, protecting victim rights during testimony - a reform supporting victim-centered justice procedures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1417: Relates to the failure to produce records in response to a FOIL request; and criminalizes the failure to comply with the freedom of information law

This bill (S 1417) strengthens New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) by making failure to comply with public record requests a criminal offense. It requires state agencies to respond to written FOIL requests within 5 business days, grant or deny requests within 30 days, and provide records within 90 days - adding specific deadlines and certification requirements for agency heads and the governor if delays occur. The law directly affects all state agencies, their leaders (like commissioners or directors), and the governor’s office when requests are not handled on time. Key provisions include mandatory written reviews by agency heads, public posting of delay certifications, and criminal penalties for willful non-compliance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens FOIL compliance, enhancing transparency and police accountability - directly aligns with criminal justice reform indicators like oversight.85% confidence

Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1693: 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 JusticeExpands criminalization by removing $250 threshold for commercial bribery and broadening larceny to include digital assets, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands larceny to include theft of personal data and computer programs, strengthening legal protections against digital theft and enhancing data privacy safeguards.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 15, 2026

A 5953: Includes in the class E felony of vehicular assault in the second degree, the causing of serious physical injury while operating a vehicle with suspended, revoked or no license

Includes in the class E felony of vehicular assault in the second degree, the causing of serious physical injury while operating a vehicle with suspended, revoked or no license; creates the crime of vehicular homicide.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new felony charges for driving offenses, increasing penalties and restricting defendant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5610: Relates to the statute of limitations for certain assault offenses committed against a member of the same family or household

This bill extends the time limit for prosecuting first-degree assault against family or household members from the standard period to ten years. It directly affects victims of such assaults and prosecutors who must file charges within this new timeframe. The key provision adds a specific ten-year window for cases involving assault in the first degree (as defined in Penal Law §120.10) committed against someone in the same household or family, as defined in Penal Law §530.11. This change applies immediately upon enactment and modifies the criminal procedure law to prioritize these cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends statute of limitations for domestic assault cases, aiding victims' access to justice and prosecution timelines per Penal Law provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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