Criminal Justice (Probation & Parole)

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1480: Makes life imprisonment without parole mandatory for defendants convicted of murder in the first degree or second degree and the victim is a police officer, peace officer, first responder or correctional officer

Makes life imprisonment without parole mandatory for defendants convicted of murder in the first degree or second degree and the victim is a police officer, peace officer, first responder or correctional officer.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandatory life without parole for officer murders increases sentencing severity, aligning with 'oppose' indicators like harsher mandatory sentences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2549: Requires the members of the state board of parole, and parole hearing officers to be composed of a proportionate share of residents

Requires the membership of the state board of parole, and parole hearing officers to be composed of a proportionate share of residents of each county to reflect the state's incarcerated individual population.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires parole board composition proportional to county incarceration rates, promoting equitable representation in corrections decision-making.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3953: Relates to surveillance dead zones in correctional facilities

Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to identify and eliminate all surveillance dead zones in correctional facilities under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEliminates surveillance dead zones to enhance oversight in correctional facilities, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 846: Relates to testimonies in parole hearings

Requires that all comments and testimony made by a third party either in support or opposition in a parole hearing shall be considered when coming to a decision; adds provisions relating to confidentiality of victim statements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires all third-party testimony in parole hearings to be considered, enhancing victim confidentiality and promoting fairer corrections decisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 2, 2025

K 294: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Second Chance Month in the State of New York

This is a symbolic resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to designate April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to formally recognize the month to raise awareness about barriers faced by people with criminal records. The resolution cites statistics on employment challenges (e.g., 90% struggle to find work) and aligns with National Second Chance Month. It urges New Yorkers to support efforts removing barriers to reentry, though it has no direct legal effect.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSymbolic resolution promotes awareness of employment barriers for people with criminal records, aligning with Second Chance Month reform efforts to reduce recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3024: Relates to the state board of parole membership, interviews with incarcerated individuals, and determination of parole

Allows for the removal of members of the state board of parole by a majority vote in the senate and the assembly; requires three or more members of such board personally interview potential parolees; requires that the determination to parole an incarcerated individual be unanimous.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires unanimous parole decisions and mandatory interviews, increasing barriers to release and restricting parole access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7509: Creates a temporary state commission to study and investigate issues affecting reentry of incarcerated individuals released from correctional facilities; appropriation

Creates a temporary state commission to study and investigate issues affecting reentry of incarcerated individuals released from correctional facilities; appropriates $250,000 therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $250,000 for a commission study, directly funding a government program under fiscal management and state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates commission to study reentry barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals with $250k funding, directly advancing criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation pathways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2426: Relates to county reimbursement for detention costs

Requires the state to reimburse counties for costs incurred when holding parolees in detention facilities for technical parole violations pending a hearing with their parole officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReimburses counties for detaining parolees on technical violations, reducing unnecessary incarceration and aligning with reform goals to avoid punitive measures for minor infractions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3114: Relates to restricting sex offenders from residing in a community residence for the mentally disabled

This bill prohibits sex offenders from residing in community residences for people with disabilities. It directly affects individuals convicted of sex offenses who are released from prison, on probation, or discharged from correctional facilities. Key provisions ban such individuals from moving into or remaining in these residences (defined under mental hygiene law) and require courts, social services, and mental health officials to deny admission or placement in these facilities. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts sex offender placement in community residences for disabled, limiting housing options under corrections policy90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7050: 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 JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prevents pre-trial detention time from counting toward post-release supervision, restricting defendant rights by extending supervision periods without credit for detention time.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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