This bill establishes new standards for using artificial intelligence-generated evidence in court. It prohibits admitting AI-created or AI-processed evidence in criminal or civil cases unless the evidence is backed by separate, admissible evidence and the specific AI use is proven reliable through expert testimony. The law defines "AI-created" evidence as new information not deducible from existing data, and "AI-processed" evidence as conclusions beyond what existing data reasonably supports. To be admissible, proponents must demonstrate the AI was rigorously tested for accuracy in relevant contexts and avoid variables that could cause errors.
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.
This bill, S 7419, amends the criminal procedure law concerning when courts can order an individual accused of certain felony firearm offenses to be held in custody. It expands the category of "criminal possession of a firearm or weapon" offenses that qualify for such orders, moving from only third-degree possession to any felony offense under Article 265 of the penal law. Concurrently, the bill removes "criminal sale of a firearm to a minor" from the specific list of offenses that allow for a court to remand a defendant to the sheriff's custody. These changes directly affect individuals charged with these felony offenses and the courts determining their pre-trial status.
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.
Provides for the ability of a court to set bail where the principal stands charged for the third time for the same offense within a period of two years.
This bill (S 5409) strengthens penalties for individuals convicted of multiple animal cruelty offenses. It defines "aggravated cruelty" as intentionally causing extreme pain or acting sadistically toward companion animals, and specifically targets those with prior convictions for animal cruelty within the past decade. Under the bill, repeat offenders face escalating felony charges: a class E felony (up to 2 years in prison) for a second offense, class D for a third, and class C for a fourth or subsequent offense. The law explicitly excludes lawful activities like hunting, rabid animal dispatch, or approved scientific research from these penalties.
S 865 prohibits public officials and employees who handle juvenile court records from releasing sealed juvenile police records without a court order. It directly affects elected officials, appointed staff, and court employees who manage sealed juvenile records. The bill makes unauthorized releases a class A misdemeanor, requiring judicial authorization for any disclosure. This strengthens existing protections for juvenile records by adding criminal penalties for violations. The law would take effect November 1, 2025, after enactment.
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.
Requires police officers and peace officers to issue appearance tickets to individuals charged with certain offenses instead of arresting such individuals.
Provides that in instances involving alleged criminal offense or offenses committed by a person, whether or not formally on duty, who is a peace officer as defined in section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law and employed or contracted by a corrections agency, or is a peace officer as defined in subdivision twenty-five of section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law, concerning any incident in which the death of a person, whether in custody or not, is caused by an act or omission of such peace officer, the attorney general shall have the authority to transfer the investigatory authority and criminal jurisdiction under this section to an individual or individuals independent of the office of the attorney general.
