Criminal Justice (Courts)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4215: Authorizes the court to order sexual offenders on probation to terms of imprisonment which run consecutively to sentences already being served

Authorizes the court to order sexual offenders on probation, where such probation has been revoked, to terms of imprisonment which run consecutively to sentences already being served.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAuthorizes consecutive prison terms for sexual offenders post-probation revocation, increasing sentence length and restricting sentencing flexibility per bill language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 17, 2025

S 7464: Repeals section 260.15 of the penal law relating to affirmative defenses to the charge of endangering the welfare of a child

Bill S 7464 proposes to repeal section 260.15 of the penal law. This section currently outlines specific affirmative defenses available to individuals charged with endangering the welfare of a child. If enacted, the bill would eliminate these particular defenses, meaning a person accused of this crime could no longer use them in court to justify their actions or avoid conviction.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepealing affirmative defenses reduces defendant rights in child endangerment cases, directly aligning with 'oppose' indicators of weakening legal protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 111: Relates to the confidentiality of personnel records of police officers, firefighters, correction officers and probation officers

This bill makes personnel records for police officers, firefighters, correction officers, and probation officers confidential by default. It prohibits public access to these records (used for performance reviews or promotions) without the officer's written consent, except under strict court orders. Judges must review requests for access, require a clear factual showing, and allow affected officers to be heard before granting access. The law explicitly allows prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and courts to access records for official duties without consent.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts public access to officer personnel records without consent, weakening transparency and oversight in law enforcement accountability efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7661: Relates to the retention of court records pertaining to violent felonies

Bill A 7661 requires the chief administrator of courts to permanently retain all court records related to violent felony convictions. It directly affects individuals convicted of violent felonies by ensuring their court records cannot be destroyed or erased (expunged). The bill mandates that these records be exempt from standard retention schedules and kept indefinitely. This change applies to all court records associated with such convictions, without exception. The law takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticePrevents expungement of violent felony records, reducing defendant rights to clear records per bill's mandate.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4161: Prohibits removal of adolescent offenders to family court in certain circumstances

This bill (A 4161) amends New York's criminal procedure law to prevent adolescent offenders from being transferred to family court when they possessed a loaded firearm during the crime. It adds a specific condition (point iii) that requires the court to deny family court jurisdiction if the defendant had a loaded firearm as defined in Penal Law §265.00 at the time of the offense. The law directly affects minors charged with certain crimes who had a loaded firearm involved, mandating they proceed in criminal court instead of family court. This change clarifies the court's decision-making process under existing law without altering penalties or creating new offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill denies family court jurisdiction for minors with loaded firearm, mandating criminal court instead. Removes rehabilitative options and increases punitive measures, opposing reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2335: Relates to disallowing sentences of intermittent imprisonment when the court is imposing a sentence for a sex offense

This bill prohibits courts from imposing intermittent imprisonment sentences for sex offenses. It amends New York's penal law to explicitly exclude sex offense cases from the list of situations where intermittent imprisonment (serving time on weekends or specific days instead of continuously) may be used. The change directly affects judges sentencing individuals convicted of sex offenses under Article 130, removing intermittent imprisonment as a sentencing option for these cases. The law takes effect November 1st following enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prohibits intermittent sentences for sex offenses, restricting judicial discretion and increasing sentence severity, aligning with 'oppose' criteria of restricting defendant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4148: Establishes sex offender residency restrictions

Allows a district attorney to file a petition to seek the imposition of residency restrictions for certain sex offenders; allows a sex offender subject to a residency restriction to petition the court which imposed such restriction for an order terminating or modifying such residency restriction.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill establishes residency restrictions for sex offenders, expanding criminalization (oppose indicator) without reform language to reduce restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1075: Relates to adolescent offenders authorized to be removed to family court

Exempts adolescent offenders who displayed a shotgun, rifle or deadly weapon in furtherance of the underlying offense, or who were illegally in possession of a loaded firearm, from those authorized to be removed to family court.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExempts violent juvenile offenders from family court (rehabilitative) to adult court, increasing punitive sentencing and opposing reform-focused criminal justice policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7458: Creates the crime of related use of a lethal or explosive device

Creates the crime of related use of a lethal or explosive device; provides for additional 10 years imprisonment for certain crimes where a lethal or explosive device is used; permits exemption from such additional sentence when the defendant provides court with the source of such lethal or explosive device.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds 10-year mandatory sentence for using lethal/explosive devices, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization per indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7208: Relates to the criminal use of a dangerous instrument on school grounds during the commission of a felony; repealer

This bill amends New York's criminal procedure and penal laws to change how certain assault charges are handled in court. It requires defendants charged with second-degree assault (a class D felony) to enter a guilty plea, overriding other legal provisions. The bill also updates the definition of a "dangerous instrument" to explicitly include vehicles and umbrellas used in ways that could cause serious harm. These changes apply to cases involving assault during felonies, not specifically school grounds as the abstract suggests. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates guilty pleas for assault charges, expands dangerous instrument definition to include vehicles/umbrellas, reducing defendant rights and increasing punitive sentencing85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Violent Crime

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