Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 9487: Relates to certain conduct that may place a person in segregated confinement

Relates to certain conduct that may place a person in segregated confinement; expands the criteria that can be used for calculating good behavior allowances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands good behavior allowances for segregated confinement, which incentivizes positive behavior and supports rehabilitation within corrections.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 3, 2026

A 10404: Enacts the voices of immigrant communities empowering survivors (VOICES) act; repealer

Enacts the Voices of Immigrant Communities Empowering Survivors (VOICES) Act which provides certification to certain immigrant victims of qualifying criminal activity.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects immigrant victims of crime by providing certification, enhancing victim support within criminal justice system and promoting civil rights for vulnerable populations.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides certification to immigrant victims of criminal activity, protecting immigrant rights and services.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10548: Relates to certain crimes of interference with religious worship

Relates to certain crimes of interference with access to places of religious worship; expands interference to include groups of two or more people demonstrating or preparing to demonstrate one hundred feet outside of places of religious worship.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization of interference with religious worship, strengthening law enforcement authority and protecting religious institutions.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 9336: Relates to the creation of the Comprehensive School Resource Officer Training and Implementation Program (SRO TIP)

Creates the New York state school resource officer program for school districts outside of New York City; requires retired police officers be certified by the department of education to become school resource officers; allows retired police officers employed as school resource officers to carry a firearm on school grounds given an appropriate license; relates to the earnings limitations for retired police officers employed as a school resource officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes training program for school resource officers, enhancing law enforcement presence in schools and improving officer qualifications through certification requirements.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes training program for school resource officers, enhancing school safety and supporting educators in K-12 settings75% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing School Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 7, 2026

S 9476: Relates to service rendered by police officers in the agency police services unit

This bill expands retirement service credit eligibility for various law enforcement officers in New York State, including those in the Department of Environmental Conservation, regional state park police, university police, and the New York Waterfront Commission. It requires these officers to be automatically covered by the state police retirement provisions and grants credit for their previous police service when calculating retirement benefits. The legislation also provides additional service credit for state university police officers who meet specific training and service requirements. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to officers entering or re-entering service after specified dates.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement retirement benefits, supporting police services and officer welfare within criminal justice system75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement service credit eligibility for law enforcement officers, strengthening worker benefits and retirement protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

J 1774: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2, 2026, as Wrongful Conviction Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of International Wrongful Conviction Day

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize October 2, 2026, as Wrongful Conviction Day, aligning the state with the International Wrongful Conviction Day. The resolution directs the Governor to issue a proclamation for this observance, which is intended to raise awareness about innocent people who were unjustly imprisoned. It does not create new laws or change any policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor those affected by wrongful convictions and to highlight the work of organizations advocating for justice reform. The measure focuses on promoting public discussion and awareness rather than implementing specific legal changes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill advocates for recognizing wrongful convictions, highlighting need for justice reform and protecting innocent people from unjust imprisonment.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 9619: Relates to giving and/or receiving unlawful benefits

This bill creates a new felony offense for giving or receiving unlawful benefits to public officials when the value exceeds $3,000. It directly affects individuals who offer benefits to officials and public officials who seek or accept such benefits, excluding legal campaign contributions. The law makes both giving and receiving these benefits a class E felony offense, with immediate effect upon passage. The bill aims to clarify and strengthen penalties for corruption involving substantial benefits beyond standard legal campaign activities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens anti-corruption measures by creating felony penalties for unlawful benefits to public officials, enhancing accountability and integrity within the criminal justice system.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 4, 2026

K 996: Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Truth Pharm

This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of Truth Pharm, a nonprofit organization in Broome County, New York, that provides harm reduction services and advocates for policy reform related to substance use disorder. The resolution formally recognizes Truth Pharm's decade of work in reducing overdose fatalities, offering free support services like drop-in centers and naloxone training, and leading efforts to reduce stigma and reform the criminal justice system. By pausing legislative deliberations to acknowledge the organization's contributions, the bill directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Truth Pharm as an official mark of appreciation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill honors Truth Pharm for reducing overdose fatalities and reforming criminal justice system, indicating support for criminal justice reform and harm reduction.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors organization providing harm reduction services, overdose prevention, and mental health support, indicating support for public health initiatives.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10451: Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused

Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused; provides that no person shall be denied certain rights because of a state of homelessness nor shall such persons be harassed, cited, fined, or arrested by law enforcement, security personnel, public employees, or private citizens for the exercise of certain rights; describes rights; provides for a bill of benefits of the unhoused for the free provision of a postal address and the right to juridical services to ensure protection from the violation of their protected rights; requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to create a pamphlet of such rights; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights of unhoused individuals from harassment and arrest, aligning with criminal justice reform and enhanced police accountability.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes rights for unhoused individuals, protecting them from harassment and ensuring access to services, directly addressing homelessness and housing rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 10661: Relates to establishing a process for neutral arbitrators to review certain disciplinary decisions and penalties imposed on members of the New York city police department

Establishes a process for neutral arbitrators to review certain disciplinary decisions and penalties imposed on members of the New York city police department.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes neutral arbitrator review for NYPD disciplinary decisions, enhancing police accountability and oversight within criminal justice system85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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