Criminal Justice (Probation & Parole)

failed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 5522: Provides that the sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole

Provides that the sentence for committing murder in the first degree when the victim is a police officer, peace officer or correction officer shall be either death or life imprisonment without parole.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates death or life without parole for murder of officers, increasing mandatory sentences and expanding criminalization per oppose indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Probation & Parole

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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 7431: Prohibits any sex offender from residing within a quarter mile of any school, playground, park or building in which child day care is provided

Bill A 7431 prohibits sex offenders from residing within 1,350 feet (a quarter mile) of schools, playgrounds, parks, or buildings providing child day care. It directly affects individuals classified as sex offenders under New York law, applying as long as they maintain that classification. The key provision establishes a fixed geographic restriction around these locations, replacing previous vague language with a specific distance limit. This policy change requires parole and probation officers to formally notify offenders of the restriction in writing and orally. The bill takes effect for sex offenders convicted or released on or after its effective date.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes strict geographic restrictions on sex offenders, reducing their residential rights and expanding restrictions without rehabilitation focus, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 541: Authorizes imposition of life imprisonment without parole sentence for persistent violent felony offenders; repealer

Authorizes imposition of life imprisonment without parole sentence for persistent violent felony offenders upon conviction of a violent felony offense when such person has previously been subjected to two or more predicate violent felony convictions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAuthorizes mandatory life without parole for repeat violent offenders, increasing sentencing severity and opposing reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 684: Relates to commission of murder in the first degree; provides that sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole

Includes intentionally selecting a victim based on certain actual or perceived traits in the crime of murder in the first degree; provides that sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates death or life without parole for targeted murder, increasing mandatory sentences and opposing criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7648: Relates to extending the time for reconsideration of parole for violent felony offenders

Permits the parole board to extend the time for reconsideration of parole for violent felony offenders to forty-eight months from a negative determination.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExtends parole reconsideration period for violent offenders, delaying release and restricting defendant rights to timely parole consideration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6728: 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. It prohibits public inspection or disclosure without the officer's written consent, except under strict court orders. Courts may only grant access after a hearing where all parties can be heard, and judges must verify the request has sufficient factual basis before sealing records for review. The law does not apply to prosecutors, attorneys general, or agencies like grand juries that legally require such records for official duties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts public access to law enforcement personnel records, weakening transparency and oversight mechanisms in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 109: Prohibits persons convicted of murder or sentenced to life without parole from being eligible for commutation of sentence

Prohibits persons convicted of murder or sentenced to life without parole or where the defendant acting either alone or with one or more other persons, commits or attempts to commit robbery, burglary, kidnapping, arson, rape in the first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse, escape in the first degree, or escape in the second degree, and, in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, such defendant, or another participant, if there be any, intentionally causes the death of: a police officer; a peace officer; a firefighter, emergency medical technician, ambulance driver, paramedic, physician or registered nurse involved in a first response team, or any other individual who, in the course of official duties, performs emergency response; or an employee of a state correctional institution or was an employee of a local correctional facility, when such person was engaged in the course of performing their official duties, from being eligible for commutation of sentence.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits commutation for violent crimes like murder and robbery, restricting sentence reduction and opposing criminal justice reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1566: Prohibits sex offenders who are on parole and in civil confinement from voting in certain elections

This bill prohibits individuals convicted of certain sex offenses (under Penal Law Article 130) from voting if they are both on parole/conditional release and in civil commitment at a hospital or institution. It directly affects people meeting both conditions during their period of civil confinement. The law amends voting rights provisions in the Executive Law and Election Law to bar voting in all elections held while the person remains confined. The restriction applies only during the time of civil confinement, not for the entire parole period. The bill takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts voting rights for sex offenders on parole and in civil confinement, reducing a right for a specific group within the criminal justice system. This aligns with 'oppose' as it restricts defendant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4635: Provides for the return of persons to custody for violations of conditions of presumptive release, parole, conditional release or post-release supervision; repealer

Provides for the return of persons to custody for violations of conditions of presumptive release, parole, conditional release or post-release supervision.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates return to custody for release violations, increasing incarceration without reform, opposing criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4853: Authorizes imposition of life imprisonment without parole sentence for persistent violent felony offenders; repealer

Authorizes imposition of life imprisonment without parole sentence for persistent violent felony offenders upon conviction of a violent felony offense when such person has previously been subjected to two or more predicate violent felony convictions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates life without parole for repeat violent offenders, increasing mandatory sentences and restricting defendant rights per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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