Criminal Justice (Victims' Rights)

signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8763: Relates to the method of notifying certain crime victims of the disposition of criminal trial

Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall provide by mail, electronically, or by any other reasonable and secure means of written communication a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates victim notification after felony disposition, enhancing victim rights and transparency in criminal justice proceedings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Victims' Rights

passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 8628: Relates to notification of victims of crime, including sexual offenses, about the address confidentiality program

This bill requires prosecutors to inform crime victims - including those who experienced sexual offenses - about New York's address confidentiality program. The program helps protect victims' home addresses from public disclosure by providing alternative mailing addresses. Prosecutors must now specifically notify victims about this program during case proceedings, as mandated by the new requirements added to state law. This change directly affects victims navigating the justice system by ensuring they learn about available privacy protections. The bill amends existing laws to make this notification a standard step in victim communication.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates prosecutors to notify crime victims about address confidentiality program, enhancing victim protection and safety within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates notification about address confidentiality program, enhancing victim data privacy protections by preventing public disclosure of home addresses.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3558: Enacts the "child survivor privacy act"

Enacts the "child survivor privacy act"; provides protections for child victims and child witnesses; restricts information to the public regarding a child witness or child victim's identity or proceeding; defines child witness; provides that whenever practical, the same prosecutor, advocate, and/or social worker shall handle all aspects of a case involving an alleged child victim.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects child victims' privacy in court proceedings, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5871: Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed

Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts private lawsuits identifying sex offense victims to the victim only, protecting privacy and aligning with victim rights in criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 22: Enacts the "child survivor privacy act"

Enacts the "child survivor privacy act"; provides protections for child victims and child witnesses; restricts information to the public regarding a child witness or child victim's identity or proceeding; defines child witness; provides that whenever practical, the same prosecutor, advocate, and/or social worker shall handle all aspects of a case involving an alleged child victim.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects child victims' privacy and ensures consistent case handling, advancing victim rights in criminal proceedings90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2455: Relates to the creation of the "No Hate NY" license plate and the "No Hate NY fund"

This bill creates a special "No Hate NY" license plate for New York residents, with an additional $25 annual fee per plate. The entire $25 fee goes directly to the "No Hate NY fund," established under state finance law. Funds in the account support hate crime awareness and prevention programs administered by counties, with unused money after five years directed to victim compensation for hate crime victims. Counties must apply for funds annually, and the state requires yearly reports on fund usage and expenditures.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds hate crime prevention and victim compensation programs, directly supporting criminal justice reform efforts related to hate crimes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Victims' Rights

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 6332: Requires district attorney to mail disposition of criminal felony trial to any crime victim not present at time defendant sentenced or acquitted after completion of trial

Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall mail a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates victim notification after felony disposition, enhancing victim rights and transparency in criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Victims' Rights

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6730: Relates to notice of profits from a crime

Requires that an entity which pays funds which are profits from a crime, as defined by statute, to a family member, including a former spouse, of a person charged with or convicted of a crime, give notice of such payment of funds to the office of victim services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires victim services notification for crime profits paid to family members, supporting victim rights within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5684: Relates to providing notice to the crime victim or victim's representative that a parolee or releasee is being discharged or released

Requires the parole board to provide notice to the crime victim or victim's representative that a parolee or releasee is being discharged or released.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires parole board to notify victims of release, enhancing victim rights and transparency in corrections process per criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3523: Relates to testimonies in parole hearings

Requires that all comments and testimony made by a third party either in support or opposition in a parole hearing shall be considered when coming to a decision; adds provisions relating to confidentiality of victim statements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates consideration of all third-party testimony in parole hearings, including victim confidentiality, promoting fairer decisions and victim rights in corrections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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