Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1573: Establishes a pilot project for the placement of incarcerated individuals close to home

Establishes a pilot project for placement of incarcerated individuals close to home; provides that such project would house incarcerated individuals who are parents of minor children in the correctional facility located in closest proximity to the primary place of residence of any such incarcerated individual's minor child or children.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes family reunification for incarcerated parents by placing them near children, reducing recidivism through maintained family ties - a criminal justice reform measure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 25, 2026

A 6599: Establishes the office of chief medical examiner

This bill creates an independent office of chief medical examiner within the Department of Corrections, staffed by medically qualified professionals (doctors with forensic pathology certification and death investigation experience). It requires the office to conduct independent autopsies and investigations for all deaths in correctional facilities, collect detailed data on each death, and publish public annual reports including cause, manner, and demographic details of incarcerated individuals who died. The office must also issue preliminary death reports within 90 days of an incident and share all reports with district attorneys, the attorney general, and the legislature. This directly affects all individuals incarcerated in state correctional facilities by establishing standardized, transparent oversight of death investigations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates independent oversight for prison deaths, enhancing transparency and accountability in corrections, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6322: Creates the office of the correctional ombudsperson

Creates the office of the correctional ombudsperson to achieve transparency, fairness, impartiality and accountability in New York state correctional facilities; relates to reports by coroners; designates investigators of the office of the correctional ombudsperson as peace officers; authorizes the attorney general to investigate the alleged commission of any criminal offense committed by an employee of the department of corrections and community supervision in connection with their official duties; relates to the confidentiality of certain records; includes the office of the correctional ombudsperson records within the definition of public safety agency records; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates correctional ombudsperson office to ensure transparency, accountability, and oversight in facilities, directly advancing criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4584: Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to offer civic engagement courses to incarcerated individuals prior to their release

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to provide a nonpartisan, peer-led civic engagement program for incarcerated individuals in all correctional facilities in this state which shall be completed by each incarcerated individual within one year prior to their release.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates civic engagement programs for incarcerated individuals pre-release to reduce recidivism and support rehabilitation, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9163: Provides for the review of policies and practices pertaining to emerging infectious disease outbreaks in correctional facilities

Provides for the review of policies and practices pertaining to infectious disease outbreaks in correctional facilities, including the treatment and prevention of the disease among incarcerated individuals and staff.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAddresses health policies in correctional facilities, improving conditions for incarcerated individuals, a key aspect of criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates review of infectious disease policies in correctional facilities, enhancing treatment/prevention for inmates/staff, strengthening public health response within healthcare system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7312: Requires institutions and local correctional facilities to adhere to certain surveillance, recording and investigation standards

Requires institutions and local correctional facilities to adhere to certain standards regarding the surveillance of incarcerated individuals and detainees, and access to such surveillance recordings.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires correctional facilities to adhere to surveillance standards, enhancing transparency and accountability in criminal justice oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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failed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 5789: Relates to the penalty for the offense of predatory sexual assault against a child

This bill amends New York's penal law to increase penalties for predatory sexual assault against children. It sets a minimum 25-year prison term (with life as the maximum) for the specific offense defined in section 130.96 of the penal law, replacing previous sentencing ranges. Additionally, it mandates lifetime parole supervision by the state board of parole for individuals convicted of this crime after being released from prison. The bill directly affects offenders convicted of predatory sexual assault against children, imposing stricter sentencing and long-term supervision requirements.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory 25-year minimum sentence and lifetime parole supervision, expanding criminalization per OPPOSE indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5844: Prevents the overdetention of persons due to an outstanding warrant

This bill limits how long someone can be held in a New York state or local jail solely because another state has an outstanding warrant for them. It requires that a person not be detained beyond their scheduled release date for more than 3 days unless the jail was notified the other jurisdiction plans to act on the warrant. The law directly affects individuals detained due to out-of-state warrants and ensures they aren't held unnecessarily while awaiting transfer. The key provision creates a strict 3-day time limit for such detentions, with an exception only when the facility received prior notice from the other jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents unnecessary detention due to out-of-state warrants, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights and reducing overincarceration.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents unnecessary detention due to out-of-state warrants, protecting individuals from prolonged holding without federal action, aligning with immigrant rights safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 6814: Relates to notification of crime victims of the death of the accused

Requires the notification of a crime victim or witness of the death of the accused if such person dies during pending judicial proceedings or during any period of incarceration, parole or post-release supervision, or when an order of protection exists.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires victim notification of accused's death during proceedings, enhancing victim rights and transparency in criminal justice process95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1049: Enacts the "gender identity respect, dignity and safety act"

Enacts the "gender identity respect, dignity and safety act"; relates to the treatment and placement of incarcerated individuals based upon gender identity; requires that incarcerated individuals in state and local correctional facilities who have a gender identity different from their assigned sex at birth be addressed and have access to commissary items, clothing and other materials that are consistent with the person's gender identity; establishes that incarcerated individuals shall be placed in a correctional facility with persons of the gender that most closely aligns with such person's self-attested gender identity unless the person opts out of such placement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates correctional facilities to treat incarcerated individuals consistent with gender identity, protecting civil rights in corrections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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