Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2103: Relates to aggravated harassment of a police officer

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a police officer where a person causes such police officer to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, or the contents of a toilet bowl, by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense (aggravated harassment of police) by expanding criminalization to include bodily fluid contact, increasing penalties and aligning with 'expands criminalization' (oppose indicator).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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passed both · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 2280: Requires a lethality assessment in incidents of domestic violence

Requires law enforcement officers to conduct a lethality assessment as part of the standardized domestic incident report form when responding to incidents of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires lethality assessments in domestic violence cases to improve law enforcement response and victim safety, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5711: Relates to extreme risk protection orders for law enforcement officers

Relates to extreme risk protection orders for law enforcement officers; requires certain law enforcement officers to receive legal representation for matters relating to an extreme risk protection order; authorizes law enforcement officers or district attorneys to use discretion in determining when to apply for an extreme risk protection order in certain situations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnsures legal representation for officers in ERPO cases, protecting civil rights within criminal justice process85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5853: Relates to criminal possession of a flamethrower

This bill makes it a felony to possess a flamethrower, defined as a device projecting burning fuel at least three feet. It specifically excludes inoperable displays, historical flamethrowers (constructed before 1966 with at least five key functional parts), and devices used for agriculture or construction. The law also does not apply to flamethrowers owned before the law takes effect or to modifying components like fuel cells. It directly affects individuals owning modern flamethrowers not covered by the exemptions, while protecting collectors of historical models and certain professional uses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes flamethrower possession, expanding criminalization scope without reform elements or protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1319: Includes assault of a vehicle license examiner to assault in the second degree

This bill amends New York's penal law to classify assaulting a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) employee while they're performing their official duties as second-degree assault. It specifically adds this scenario to the existing definition of second-degree assault, making it a more serious criminal charge. The change directly affects individuals who physically harm DMV examiners during work-related tasks, elevating the offense from a lesser charge to second-degree assault.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by elevating assault on DMV employees to second-degree assault, increasing severity of punishment without reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6600: Relates to preventing retaliation against incarcerated individuals following the filing of a grievance

Limits retaliation against incarcerated individuals following the filing of a grievance, by requiring more than the oral or written statement of the subject of a grievance filed by an incarcerated individual for the purposes of finding such incarcerated individual guilty at an evidentiary or disciplinary hearing for misbehavior.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents retaliation against inmates filing grievances, protecting civil rights and promoting fair disciplinary processes in corrections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 1008: Relates to enrollment in medical assistance programs for incarcerated individuals

Provides presumptive eligibility for medical assistance benefits for persons released from correctional facilities for at least sixty days following release; provides for enrollment of such individuals upon release upon application, if eligible.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides medical assistance for released inmates, supporting reentry and rehabilitation, a key aspect of criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides presumptive eligibility and streamlined enrollment for medical assistance upon release from correctional facilities, expanding healthcare access for formerly incarcerated individuals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2072: Relates to the timing of discovery, automatic discovery, certificates of discovery compliance, speedy trial limitations, and access to discovery materials; repealer

Relates to streamlining and simplifying the discovery process in order to enhance efficiency in the criminal justice system, speed up the pretrial discovery and trial process, and promote the fair and efficient administration of justice.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill streamlines discovery process to enhance efficiency and fairness in criminal justice system, directly advancing reform goals through procedural improvements.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4285: Increase the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification database

This bill requires firearm manufacturers shipping weapons into New York to include a sealed container with each firearm containing a shell casing discharged from that weapon. It also mandates gunsmiths and dealers to submit these casings to the state police within 10 days if manufacturers fail to comply, or obtain them through a state-operated program. The state police will maintain an automated database storing ballistic information to help match shell casings to specific firearms during investigations. This expands the current database to cover all firearms defined in the penal law, including rifles and assault weapons, directly affecting manufacturers, dealers, and law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates ballistic database for law enforcement to match casings to firearms, enhancing crime-solving capabilities in criminal justice investigations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2159: Increases the classification of misdemeanor hate crime offenses to a felony

Increases the sentencing classification of misdemeanor hate crime offenses or of an attempt or conspiracy to commit a specified offense that is a misdemeanor to a class E felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates misdemeanor hate crime penalties to felony, increasing mandatory sentencing severity per 'increases mandatory sentences' oppose indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Sentencing

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