Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5892: Provides for revocation of probation where a person is convicted of a new offense while such person is under probation supervision for a felony offense

Provides for revocation of probation where a person is convicted of a felony or an offense in another jurisdiction which if committed in this state would constitute a felony, while the defendant is under probation supervision for a felony offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRevokes probation for new felony convictions, increasing penalties and restricting probation rights, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3234: Relates to making technical corrections to ensure gender neutrality for the admission to practice law and preventing required disclosure of prior interaction with law enforcement or the criminal justice system

Relates to making technical corrections to ensure gender neutrality for the admission to practice law and preventing the character fitness questionnaire from inquiring into an applicant's prior interaction with law enforcement or the criminal justice system under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents mandatory disclosure of law enforcement interactions for bar applicants, reducing barriers for those with criminal justice system history, aligning with reform goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7103: Relates to resisting arrest

This bill reclassifies resisting arrest as a class E felony (a serious criminal charge) instead of a misdemeanor. It directly affects individuals who resist arrest, as they will now face felony charges rather than minor penalties, and police officers, who must now make an arrest instead of issuing a court date (appearance ticket) for this offense. Key provisions include amending the penal law to upgrade the offense level and changing criminal procedure rules to eliminate appearance tickets for resisting arrest cases. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReclassifies resisting arrest as felony (up from misdemeanor), increasing penalties and expanding criminalization, directly opposing reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7493: Establishes crime of aggravated criminal conduct

Establishes crime of aggravated criminal conduct to provide more severe penalties for persons who have committed 3 or more qualifying misdemeanors or felonies within ten years of the present class A misdemeanor offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeEstablishes harsher penalties for repeat offenders, increasing mandatory sentences and expanding criminalization under 'aggravated criminal conduct'.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7936: Relates to challenges to or questions related to certificates of compliance

Requires a court to evaluate whether the prosecution has established that the certificate of compliance or supplemental certificate of compliance was filed in good faith after exercising due diligence and making reasonable inquiries to learn of the discovery.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires prosecution to demonstrate good faith in filing compliance certificates, enhancing procedural accountability in criminal cases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8592: Establishes the crimes of reckless endangerment of an emergency service person in the first and second degrees

This bill establishes new felony crimes for reckless endangerment of emergency service personnel, including firefighters, police officers, and building inspectors. It defines "reckless endangerment in the second degree" as knowingly altering a building without a required permit, violating building or fire codes in a way that impedes exit, and this conduct results in injury to an emergency service person during an emergency evacuation. The crime becomes "first degree" if the same actions lead to the death of an emergency service person or if the offender has a previous conviction for this offense within ten years. These offenses are classified as Class E and Class D felonies, respectively.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new felony crimes to protect emergency personnel (firefighters, police), strengthening law enforcement safety within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2406: Establishes residential treatment facilities

Relates to establishing residential treatment facilities as an alternative to incarceration designated by the commissioner for the care and treatment of persons with serious mental illness who are accused of at least one felony level crime.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides treatment alternative to incarceration for mental health offenders, reducing prison reliance and promoting rehabilitation in criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes residential mental health treatment facilities as alternative to incarceration, directly advancing mental health services per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4192: Relates to the determination of appeals in criminal proceedings

Relates to the determination of appeals; requires a showing of harmlessness; requires a consideration of all errors or defects regardless of whether they were raised during trial if such error is the result of ineffective assistance of counsel or may have contributed to the verdict.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires appellate review of ineffective counsel errors, protecting defendant rights and ensuring errors affecting verdicts are addressed, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3461: Creates the crime of stalking a police officer or peace officer

Creates the crime of stalking a police officer or peace officer when a person intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose, engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific police officer, peace officer or a person who they know or reasonably should know is a member of such officer's immediate family, and knows or reasonably should know that such conduct is likely to cause reasonable fear of material harm to the physical health, safety or property of such officer or member of such officer's immediate family; makes stalking a police officer or peace officer a class E felony; requires the posting of bail; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for stalking officers, expanding criminalization without reform elements90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8333: Prohibits the detainment of minors with adult detainees

Bill A 8333 prohibits the detainment of individuals under the age of eighteen with adults in secure juvenile detention facilities within New York City. It mandates that no youth under 18 shall be housed in facilities also utilized for individuals aged 18 or older. The bill further specifies that alleged or convicted juvenile delinquents, adolescent offenders, or juvenile offenders between 18 and 21 years old will be detained in a newly defined "older youth detention facility." These facilities are to be operated by the New York City administration for children's services, specifically for this age group.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSeparates minors from adult detainees, aligning with juvenile justice reform to improve safety and rehabilitation outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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