Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3935: Relates to assistance programs for individuals being released from correctional facilities

Provides assistance to incarcerated individuals being released from correctional facilities for enrollment in safety net assistance, public assistance, supplemental assistance program (SNAP), special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC), the home energy assistance program (HEAP), supplemental security income, and state supplemental payments.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides post-release assistance for reentry programs, reducing recidivism through access to SNAP, HEAP, and other safety net services90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1923: Prohibits falsely reporting an incident and/or making a terroristic threat which include claims of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument being involved or which threaten a school or place of worship

Prohibits falsely reporting an incident and/or making a terroristic threat which include claims of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument being involved or which threaten a school or place of worship.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by penalizing false reports/threats involving weapons/schools, aligning with 'oppose' indicator of increased criminalization.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7271: Relates to expanding criminal mischief in the third degree to include damaging property of another as an expression of political ideology

Provides that a person is guilty of criminal mischief in the third degree when such person intentionally damages property of another person to promote or suppress a political ideology, or otherwise as an expression of political ideology.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding political ideology as a motive for criminal mischief, increasing penalties for expressive conduct.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6644: Relates to degree-granting programs offered by SUNY's office of higher education in prison

Creates within SUNY an office of higher education in prison to coordinate access to higher education for individuals during and after incarceration; directs such office to create a plan by 1/1/2029 to establish a degree-granting program in every viable correctional facility in the state; directs such office to enroll at least 2,000 students in degree-granting programs as soon as practicable; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates prison higher education programs to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of rehabilitation and post-incarceration opportunity.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates SUNY office to expand higher education access for incarcerated individuals, mandates degree programs in correctional facilities, and targets 2,000+ enrollments, directly advancing educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 2508: Relates to conditional release for eligible offenders who complete post-secondary degrees or programs

Relates to conditional release for eligible offenders who complete post-secondary degrees or programs; provides release twelve months before the completion of the controlling minimum period of imprisonment for eligible offenders who complete post-secondary degrees or programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePromotes rehabilitation through early release for post-secondary degree completion, reducing recidivism and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6759: Establishes a correctional employee protective labor practices board

Establishes a correctional employee protective labor practices board to make recommendations regarding labor practices and working conditions for correctional employees, and institutional safety of both correctional employees and incarcerated individuals.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates board to improve correctional employee labor practices and institutional safety, directly supporting correctional facility operations within criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates board to recommend improved working conditions and safety for correctional employees, directly advancing workplace safety protections in labor policy.89% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4563: Relates to police officer and peace officer hiring and transfers

Relates to police officer and peace officer hiring and transfers; requires police agencies review any possible internal files of police misconduct and complaints as well as pending criminal charges before hiring or allowing for a transfer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police agencies to review misconduct files and pending charges before hiring/transfers, directly enhancing officer accountability and reducing potential for problematic hires.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6075: Relates to establishing a duty to report an unauthorized use of force by a police officer

This bill requires police officers to immediately report any unauthorized use of force they witness by another officer. It directly affects all police officers as defined in the law, mandating they intervene and notify their agency when witnessing such incidents. The key provision establishes that failing to report constitutes a class B misdemeanor, with the agency required to investigate all such reports. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police reporting of unauthorized force, enhancing accountability and aligning with criminal justice reform goals95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 971: Relates to sentencing of a person convicted of murdering a child who is less than thirteen years old

Provides that a person convicted of murder in the first or second degree, or aggravated murder, in the death of a child who is less than thirteen years old shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates life without parole for murder of child under 13, increasing mandatory sentencing severity per criminal justice indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7207: Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements and outreach for law enforcement and establishes law enforcement peer support

Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements including implicit bias, use of force, first aid and firearm training, and outreach for law enforcement; establishes law enforcement peer support through the office of mental health.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates enhanced law enforcement training on implicit bias/use of force and establishes peer support, directly promoting accountability and reform in criminal justice practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing

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