Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2448: Relates to the use of risk and needs principles in parole decisions

Requires the use of risk and needs assessments in parole decisions; provides a process permitting incarcerated individuals to correct verifiable factual mistakes or errors in their risk and needs assessments or other non-confidential documents given the board prior to their appearances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires risk/needs assessments in parole decisions with error correction, promoting fairer outcomes and reducing wrongful denials in corrections, aligning with reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3166: Relates to forensic DNA testing and to requests for certain DNA test comparisons

Establishes the minimum period of time that forensic samples should be retained by investigating authorities; creates the state commission for the integrity of the criminal justice system, as an independent agency, and provides for such commission's powers and duties; relates to special fictitious name indictments; relates to requests for certain DNA test comparisons; relates to forensic DNA testing; relates to claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment; relates to DNA testing, data collection and record keeping; relates to DNA testing in felony cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates independent commission for criminal justice integrity and addresses DNA testing for unjust conviction claims, promoting oversight and reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6297: Provides for automatic issuance of identification cards to incarcerated individuals and assistance with obtaining copies of certain documents

Provides for automatic issuance of identification cards to incarcerated individuals and assistance with obtaining copies of any documents needed to apply for identification cards, including, but not limited to, an incarcerated individual's social security card and birth certificate.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides ID and document assistance for incarcerated individuals, reducing reentry barriers and supporting rehabilitation/reintegration efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5455: Creates the criminal justice infrastructure investment grant program; appropriation

Creates the criminal justice infrastructure investment grant program which provides grants to municipalities, courts, sheriffs' offices and district attorneys' offices to provide software and hardware to assist with discovery, speedy trial and bail processes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds infrastructure for discovery, speedy trials, and bail processes - directly advancing efficiency and fairness in criminal justice systems.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 575: Provides for rules and regulations for strip searches in correctional facilities

Directs the state commission of correction to promulgate rules and regulations for strip searches in correctional facilities which at a minimum include a requirement that no fewer than two staff members shall be present for any strip search.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates two staff for strip searches, enhancing oversight and protecting inmate rights in corrections, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5792: Relates to permitting a qualified incarcerated individual eligible for early release to receive a conditional release

Relates to permitting an incarcerated individual who has had a final order of deportation issued against such incarcerated individual, has not been convicted of an A-1 felony and who is eligible for early release to receive a conditional release.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables conditional release for eligible incarcerated individuals with deportation orders, promoting rehabilitation and reducing unnecessary incarceration per criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill allows conditional release for incarcerated individuals with final deportation orders, advancing their immediate situation within the state's legal system.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Detention Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1860: Precludes inadmissible statements made by defendants because of false information and requires data collection of recorded interrogations

Precludes inadmissible statements made by defendants because of false facts about evidence or because of a statement that undermines the reliability of the defendant's statement; requires data collection and analysis by the division of criminal justice services of recorded interrogations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects defendant rights by excluding unreliable statements and mandates interrogation data collection for accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3653: Requires the disclosure of video footage related to the death of an incarcerated individual involving a correctional officer

Requires the disclosure of video footage related to the death of an incarcerated individual involving a correctional officer to the attorney general's office of special investigation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires video disclosure in inmate death cases involving officers, enhancing oversight and accountability in corrections, aligning with reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 1670: Prohibits the use of restraints on incarcerated individuals during labor, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant persons during a custodial interrogation

Prohibits the use of restraints on and the use of force against incarcerated individuals during labor and incarcerated individuals who have experienced different pregnancy outcomes, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant and post-pregnancy persons during a custodial interrogation; provides for certain exceptions for restraints to be used and in such case limits the use to wrist restraints.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits restraints on incarcerated individuals during labor and pregnant persons during interrogation, protecting vulnerable populations and advancing civil rights in corrections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2297: Modifies the effect of termination of criminal actions and proceedings against a minor

This bill automatically deletes certain arrest records for minors when their criminal case ends in their favor (e.g., dismissed or acquitted) and they have no prior arrests. It specifically requires the removal of photographs, fingerprints, palmprints, and arrest records from official files. The law applies only to minors defined as "juvenile offenders" under existing law, and only if they have no previous criminal history. This creates a clear, automatic process for clearing records to help young people avoid long-term consequences of a single minor offense.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAutomatically clears minor arrest records upon favorable case resolution, reducing long-term barriers and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to improve rehabilitation opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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