Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4868: Relates to the disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records

Requires the disclosure of certain information when an agency responds to a request for law enforcement disciplinary records, including information a victim alleges regarding sexual misconduct.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records, including sexual misconduct allegations, enhancing police accountability and transparency in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7219: Prohibits the use of chemical weapons and kinetic energy munitions on civilian populations

Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish a policy prohibiting police agencies from using chemical weapons and kinetic energy munitions on civilian populations and from acquiring and stockpiling such weapons or munitions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits police from using chemical weapons/kinetic munitions on civilians, enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5257: Establishes the Defund Municipalities that Defund the Police Act

Establishes the "Defund Municipalities that Defund the Police Act" which provides for a withholding of a certain amount of state funding for a defunding municipality.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill withholds state funding from municipalities defunding police, directly implementing defunding as a budget policy.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeWithholds state funds from municipalities defunding police, directly supporting law enforcement funding and opposing defunding measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3291: Prohibits the arrest or restraint of a child less than thirteen years of age while effecting the arrest of the parent or guardian of such child

Provides that no police officer shall arrest, restrain, or otherwise subdue a child who is thirteen years of age or less while effecting the arrest of the parent or guardian of such child; provides that all police officers present at the scene of arrest shall have an affirmative duty to keep such child safe, and shall permit the person being arrested to communicate with such child up until such person is removed from the scene.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects children's safety during parental arrests, aligning with civil rights and police accountability in criminal justice procedures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1047: Requires police officers to report the misconduct of a police officer

Requires police officers to report the misconduct of a police officer; requires the division of criminal justice to establish a protocol to be followed by police agencies when handling and recording mandatory reports of misconduct by a police officer; establishes the crime of failure to report misconduct by a police officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police misconduct reporting and creates crime for failure to report, directly enhancing police accountability within criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1055: Requires the superintendent of the state police to establish uniform investigatory standards when there is a shooting of a civilian by a police officer

Requires the superintendent of the state police to establish uniform investigatory standards when there is a shooting of a civilian by a police officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires uniform investigatory standards for police-civilian shootings, enhancing police accountability in criminal justice enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2233: Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms where an individual may be a danger to themself or others

Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms to the police by any person who is taken into custody by the police for the purpose of a mental examination and prior to an examination ordered pursuant to article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law; requires a "cooling off period" following the discharge from psychiatric care during which time firearms, which came into police custody during the person's pre-hospitalization intervention or during hospitalization, may be kept in police custody for thirty days, or after a psychiatric examiner has determined whether the person is a threat to themself or others; provides that a judge of the local jurisdiction may order an early return of the firearms if such judge determines that it would be appropriate to do so.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates temporary firearm surrender during mental health crises to prevent harm, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing gun violence and enhancing public safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Judges Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8054: Requires police officer training programs on interacting with individuals who are a part of a sexual orientation and/or gender minority

This bill requires all police and peace officers in New York to complete mandatory training on interacting with LGBTQ+ individuals. It mandates that training programs - developed with input from LGBTQ+ officers and community members - cover topics like terminology, historical context, creating inclusive workplaces, and responding to hate crimes or domestic violence involving LGBTQ+ people. The training must address the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, including how these relate to race, culture, and religion. The law takes effect April 1, 2026, and requires the municipal police training council to implement necessary rule changes by then.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police training on LGBTQ+ interactions to promote inclusive practices, protect civil rights, and enhance law enforcement accountability in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1753: Relates to establishing Bella's Law, which correlates animal abuse with domestic violence

S 1753, "Bella's Law," requires New York's Office of Children and Family Services to investigate potential domestic violence when someone is accused of or under investigation for animal abuse. It directly affects individuals accused of animal abuse crimes (such as cruelty, abandonment, or harming service animals) and mandates law enforcement to notify child services during such cases. The law creates a mechanism where police must coordinate with child services to determine if animal abuse is linked to domestic violence, requiring a formal investigation and documentation via domestic incident reports. This applies to all animal abuse accusations in New York starting from the law's effective date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates coordination between law enforcement and child services when animal abuse is alleged, directly linking to domestic violence investigations - a criminal justice reform measure enhancing victim protection and systemic coordination.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6771: Grants immunity to law enforcement employees who intervene against police misconduct

Grants immunity from liability and professional retaliation against a law enforcement employee who intervenes against police misconduct committed by another member of law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill grants immunity to officers reporting misconduct, enhancing police accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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