Criminal Justice

failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 3329: Establishes the offense of obstructing a police officer

This bill creates a new class E felony offense for intentionally interfering with police officers during their duties. It specifically prohibits actions like spitting on officers, throwing objects, or physically pushing, shoving, or blocking them while they are performing official tasks. The law defines obstruction as a criminal act punishable by up to four years in prison, applying directly to individuals who disrupt officer safety or operations. The bill does not include exceptions or additional context beyond these specific prohibited behaviors.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for obstructing officers, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, opposing reform-focused justice95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6787: Enhances sentences for certain offenses involving weapons on or near school grounds

Enhances sentences for certain offenses involving weapons on or near school grounds; relates to the availability of certain records of juvenile delinquents or youthful offenders; relates to annual earnings limitations for certain retired police officers employed by a school district or a board of cooperative educational services; adds a defendant's identifiable ties to the community and state to consideration for whether to fix a securing order, including residence, employment, enrollment with an educational institution, and immediate family; allows courts to hold a pre-trial community safety and well-being hearing; relates to the court's consideration of the existence of extraordinary circumstances and significant physical injury in determining whether to remove adolescent offenders to family court; defines such terms; provides factors for the court's consideration of whether extraordinary circumstances exist; exempts adolescent offenders who were illegally in possession of a loaded firearm from those authorized to be removed to family court; modifies the crime of criminal solicitation in the third degree.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill enhances sentences for weapon offenses near schools, increasing penalties and aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5414: Removes the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons

This bill removes a lifetime ban preventing people convicted of felonies from serving on juries. It amends state law to no longer disqualify individuals based on past felony convictions, meaning former felons could be summoned for jury duty. However, it maintains that people currently incarcerated for felonies remain excused from service while in prison. The law would take effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves disqualification for former felons from jury duty, restoring civil rights and advancing criminal justice reform by reducing post-conviction barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3113: Prohibits certain sex offenders from residing near school grounds

Prohibits certain sex offenders from residing within 1,350 feet of school grounds, except that in cities having a population of one million or more, no such sex offender may reside within 500 feet of school grounds; establishes a violation thereof shall be a class C felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes stricter residence restrictions for sex offenders with felony penalties, expanding criminalization and limiting offender rights within sentencing framework.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits sex offenders near schools, enhancing student safety and protecting school environments as part of educational safety measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4789: Relates to training requirements for attorneys appointed to represent a child in certain proceedings

This bill requires attorneys appointed to represent children in family court proceedings to complete specific training. It mandates 6 hours of initial training and ongoing training covering juvenile delinquency law, domestic violence dynamics, and its impact on children - particularly regarding custody, visitation, and child support. Training programs must be developed with input from the State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and approved by the Office of Court Administration. The bill also encourages public defender offices to offer state-bar-approved training on juvenile delinquency for continuing legal education credit. It directly affects all attorneys representing children in these court cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates training on juvenile delinquency law for child attorneys, improving representation in cases affecting juvenile justice reform.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 7382: Relates to increasing penalties for certain larceny and fraud crimes against elderly persons

This bill increases penalties for theft and fraud targeting individuals aged 60 or older, classifying these crimes as Class B felonies. It directly affects elderly victims (60+) and perpetrators of such offenses, including common scams like identity theft or fake tech support calls. The law creates two new criminal provisions: Section 165.80 for theft against elderly persons and Section 190.91 for fraud against elderly persons, both elevating penalties from lesser offenses. This change reflects legislative intent to address a 14% rise in elder fraud complaints (2023) and $77.7 billion in global fraud linked to elderly victims annually.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for theft/fraud against elderly (Class B felonies), expanding criminalization and elevating sentences - directly aligns with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6411: Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to test a program of supplying incarcerated individuals with tablets for educational and recreational means

Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to test a program of supplying incarcerated individuals with tablets for educational and recreational means.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides tablets for education/recreation in prisons, directly supporting rehabilitation programs and criminal justice reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 5228: Enacts the criminal street gang abatement act of 2025; appropriation

Enacts the criminal street gang abatement act which provides enhanced penalties for persons involved with criminal street gangs; establishes the crime of gang solicitation of minors on school grounds; allows for roving interceptions by police after adequate cause is shown; establishes the witness protection fund.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes enhanced penalties for gangs, expands criminalization of minor solicitation, and enables broader police surveillance - aligns with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7824: Establishes certain offenses relating to crypto fraud

Bill S 7824 establishes new criminal offenses related to cryptocurrency fraud, impacting individuals and entities involved in virtual token transactions. It defines and prohibits three specific types of fraud: "virtual token fraud" for deceptive practices in crypto dealings, "illegal rug pulls" where developers make misrepresentations and abandon projects causing losses, and "private key fraud" for unauthorized access or misuse of a person's digital asset keys. Violators could face significant civil fines up to $25 million or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. The bill aims to provide legal protections against fraudulent activities within the digital asset space.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses (crypto fraud) and penalties, expanding criminalization. This aligns with 'oppose' indicator of 'expands criminalization'.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes crypto fraud types (rug pulls, key misuse), enhancing consumer protection in digital asset transactions, aligning with cybersecurity and fraud prevention indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7396: Relates to the investigation of suspicious deaths and domestic violence

Requires investigation and autopsy of suspicious deaths where the deceased individual had an identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates investigations/autopsies for domestic violence-linked suspicious deaths, enhancing victim protection and accountability in criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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