Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6112: Relates to prohibiting contracts between municipalities and law enforcement for the purpose of school safety in municipalities with populations of more than one million

Prohibits contracts between municipalities and law enforcement for the purpose of school safety in municipalities with populations of more than one million; voids contracts that have previously been made.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits law enforcement school safety contracts in large cities, reducing police presence in schools - a key criminal justice reform goal to address school-to-prison pipeline.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 2666: Relates to the provision of breast pumps to certain incarcerated birth parents and allowing children to remain with their incarcerated birth parent for a period of time

Relates to the provision of breast pumps and related collection and storage materials to certain incarcerated nursing birth parents who are confined in or committed to an institution or local correctional facility with or without their child subject to specific time limitations; requires institutions and local correctional facilities to provide pumps and related materials to such incarcerated birth parents; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to issue an annual report on data relating to incarcerated birth parents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates correctional facilities to provide breast pumps and allow infant visits, supporting family reunification and rehabilitation - key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates provision of breast pumps (medical device) for incarcerated nursing parents, directly improving maternal/infant health access in correctional facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1261: Protects the rights of people in prisons, jails and forensic facilities

Protects the rights of people in prisons, jails and forensic facilities; limits the use of cell or segregated confinement; grants access to tablets, visitation, and certain items.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly protects rights of incarcerated individuals, limits segregated confinement, and improves access to resources, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 23, 2026

A 7147: Relates to the definition of "direct relationship" for the purposes of article 23-A of the correction law regarding certain licensures and employment

Relates to the definition of "direct relationship" for the purposes of article 23-A of the correction law regarding licensures and employment of persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies employment eligibility for formerly convicted individuals, reducing barriers to reentry and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing recidivism.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5252: Establishes a loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons

Establishes a loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons for the purpose of increasing the number of mental health professionals rendering mental health services in correctional institutions; provides for eligibility and priority; provides for awards in the amount of $2,000; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates loan forgiveness for mental health professionals in prisons to increase services, directly advancing rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates loan forgiveness for mental health pros in prisons to increase access to care, directly supporting mental health services in correctional facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 820: Relates to crimes committed during periods of post-release supervision

Provides that a person who commits a crime during a period of post-release supervision and when such charge culminates in a new sentence, the period of post-release supervision shall be deemed interrupted for any period in which such person was held in pre-trial detention.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdjusts post-release supervision to exclude pre-trial detention time, preventing extended supervision periods and aligning with reform principles of fair sentencing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6517: Directs the division of criminal justice services to expand the crimes against revenue program to all counties within the state

Directs the division of criminal justice services to include in the crimes against revenue program each county within the state and provide funding to each such county.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly provides state funding to counties for criminal justice program expansion, aligning with fiscal support for public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands funding for crimes against revenue program to all counties, strengthening criminal justice services through increased program access and resources.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2092: Relates to the penalty for the offense of predatory sexual assault against a child

This bill increases penalties for predatory sexual assault against children in New York. It sets a minimum 25-year prison sentence and a maximum of life imprisonment for this specific crime (defined under Penal Law §130.96), replacing previous sentencing ranges. Offenders convicted under this provision will also face lifetime parole supervision by the state parole board after release. The law directly affects individuals convicted of this serious felony, aiming to ensure longer incarceration and ongoing oversight.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory minimum sentences (25+ years) and lifetime parole for predatory sexual assault, expanding criminalization and harsher penalties per Penal Law §130.96.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 2674: Relates to protective orders for juries

S 2674 clarifies when courts can issue protective orders to shield jurors' personal information. The bill allows courts to restrict disclosure of jurors' names and addresses (only to attorneys) if they find good cause to believe threats exist to jury safety or integrity. Key factors courts must consider include whether the defendant has threatened past jurors, the severity of charges (especially for large criminal enterprises), and extensive pretrial media coverage. This directly affects jurors and potential jurors by enhancing their privacy and safety protections during criminal trials.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects jury safety and court integrity by restricting juror information disclosure when threats exist, directly supporting fair trial processes in criminal justice.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8618: Prohibits a person from defacing or damaging a fine art or historical monument

This bill makes it a serious felony to intentionally deface, damage, or destroy protected fine art or historical monuments, such as statues, plaques, buildings, or relics. It applies to anyone who damages such property without legal right, including works covered under New York's arts law. Offenders face a minimum 3-year prison sentence and must pay full restitution to cover the property's value. The law also explicitly includes this crime in bail eligibility rules for other offenses involving property harm.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeImposes mandatory 3-year sentence for monument damage, expanding criminalization and increasing sentencing severity - contrary to reform efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Victims' Rights

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