Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7232: Requires police commissioner to give thirty days notice of police service reduction to appropriate community board

Provides that the police commissioner of any police department in a city having a population of one million or more shall not substantially alter the boundaries of police precincts, once fixed, or close, remove or relocate a police stationhouse unless at least thirty days prior to the date such action shall take effect, written notice of such action has been given to each local community board or board having jurisdiction over that part of the city directly affected by such proposed alteration, closure, removal or relocation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires community notification before police service changes, enhancing local oversight and transparency in law enforcement operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4064: Establishes a youth outreach department within the state police, city, village, town, and district police departments, and sheriff departments

Establishes a youth outreach department within the state police, city, village, town, and district police departments, and sheriff departments for the purposes of designing and carrying out youth activities organized by the department.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes youth outreach within police departments, promoting community engagement and potential crime prevention as part of criminal justice reform efforts.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 11, 2026

A 3506: Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; repealer

Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; prohibits police officers, peace officers, school resource officers, probation agencies, state entities, state employees, and municipal corporations from questioning individuals regarding their citizenship or immigration status; regulates the disclosure of information relating to immigration status; prohibits an educational agency, higher education agency, school employee, school safety personnel, or third-party contractor from collecting information about a person's citizenship, immigration status, nationality, or country of origin, unless required by law or necessary to administer a public program or benefit sought by such person.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from questioning immigration status, protecting civil rights and reducing potential discrimination in policing, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state entities from questioning immigration status, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrants from scrutiny.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Probation & Parole Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7483: Requires the state police to investigate accusations of police misconduct

This bill requires the state police superintendent to investigate any accusation of misconduct filed against officers employed by towns or villages. It directly affects town and village police officers, as accusations against them would now trigger a state-level investigation instead of being handled locally. The key provision mandates that the state police must conduct these investigations for all filed accusations, creating a standardized process. This changes current practice by shifting oversight responsibility from local authorities to the state police for these specific cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires state police to investigate officer misconduct, enhancing accountability standards in law enforcement per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7202: Requires that all police officers and peace officers involved in the execution of a search warrant wear body cameras

Requires that each police officer and peace officer involved in the execution of a search warrant wear a functioning and unobstructed body camera that shall be active prior to and throughout the execution of the search and during any related action following the execution of the search warrant.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates body cameras for police during search warrants, enhancing officer accountability and transparency in law enforcement actions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3505: 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 explicitly withholds state funding from municipalities defunding police, directly restricting budget allocations to enforce police funding compliance.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill withholds state funds from municipalities defunding police, directly supporting law enforcement funding and opposing defunding efforts within criminal justice policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5923: Prohibits the creation of fake electronic communication service accounts and prohibits the collection and use of account information by law enforcement and other governmental entities

Prohibits police and other governmental entities from creating fake electronic communication service accounts, or from collecting or using an individual's account information; establishes a private right of action for a violation of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement's ability to create fake accounts and collect digital data, protecting civil rights and enhancing digital privacy in criminal justice contexts.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits law enforcement from collecting personal account data, directly protecting user privacy and data security per bill's core provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6407: Relates to establishing a crisis intervention team program

Bill A 6407 establishes a crisis intervention demonstration program in New York City (population over 1 million) to train law enforcement officers to respond to mental health and substance abuse crises. The program creates a dedicated coordinator position within the Office of Mental Health, who will develop partnerships with law enforcement, mental health providers, and community groups to provide specialized training for first responders. It also sets up a $1 million state-funded "Crisis Intervention Team Training Fund" (supported by federal grants and private donations) to cover training and community coordination costs, requiring annual reports on program implementation and funding use. The bill directly affects NYC police, mental health service providers, and individuals experiencing mental health crises, aiming to provide alternatives to incarceration through coordinated community responses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates mental health crisis intervention program for law enforcement, diverting non-violent crises from traditional policing, aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary arrests and improve community safety.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes $1M state-funded crisis intervention program for mental health crisis response training, creating partnerships with mental health providers to improve access and specialized care for mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5199: Establishes the "New York municipal asset forfeiture accountability act"

Establishes the "New York municipal asset forfeiture accountability act" which requires that all funds lawfully seized by a county sheriff or other municipal police agency shall go to such municipalities' general fund.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires seized funds to general fund, reducing police incentive for asset forfeiture abuse, enhancing accountability in law enforcement practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2667: Establishes an independent inspector general in each county for police oversight purposes

Bill A 2667 establishes an independent inspector general in every county to oversee police departments and investigate misconduct allegations. Each county legislative body must appoint this official, who will investigate police operations, review policies, and make recommendations to improve effectiveness, public safety, and civil rights protection. The inspector general must report annual findings to the county legislature and district attorney. This law directly affects all county police departments by creating a new, independent oversight role focused on accountability and transparency.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates independent police oversight to investigate misconduct and protect civil rights, directly advancing accountability reforms in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Policing

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