Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4563: Relates to police officer and peace officer hiring and transfers

Relates to police officer and peace officer hiring and transfers; requires police agencies review any possible internal files of police misconduct and complaints as well as pending criminal charges before hiring or allowing for a transfer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police agencies to review misconduct files and pending charges before hiring/transfers, directly enhancing officer accountability and reducing potential for problematic hires.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6075: Relates to establishing a duty to report an unauthorized use of force by a police officer

This bill requires police officers to immediately report any unauthorized use of force they witness by another officer. It directly affects all police officers as defined in the law, mandating they intervene and notify their agency when witnessing such incidents. The key provision establishes that failing to report constitutes a class B misdemeanor, with the agency required to investigate all such reports. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police reporting of unauthorized force, enhancing accountability and aligning with criminal justice reform goals95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7207: Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements and outreach for law enforcement and establishes law enforcement peer support

Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements including implicit bias, use of force, first aid and firearm training, and outreach for law enforcement; establishes law enforcement peer support through the office of mental health.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates enhanced law enforcement training on implicit bias/use of force and establishes peer support, directly promoting accountability and reform in criminal justice practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 2, 2026

A 1426: Relates to tampering with physical evidence and obstructing governmental administration

Includes a police or peace officer turning off their body camera or deleting a body camera recording in the crime of tampering with physical evidence and obstructing governmental administration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes police tampering with body camera evidence, enhancing accountability and transparency in law enforcement operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7190: Directs the attorney general to review incidents where a civilian is killed by a police officer

This bill requires New York's Attorney General to review any incident where a police officer's conduct allegedly causes a civilian's serious injury or death within 60 days of the incident. The Attorney General must then decide whether the case stays with the local district attorney or is handled by a special prosecutor appointed by the governor. This applies specifically to officer-involved incidents involving civilian casualties, changing the initial review process for such cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates independent AG review of officer-involved civilian deaths, enhancing police accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 6773: Relates to tampering with physical evidence and obstructing governmental administration

Includes a police or peace officer turning off their body camera or deleting a body camera recording in the crime of tampering with physical evidence and obstructing governmental administration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes police tampering with body camera evidence, enhancing accountability and transparency in law enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7659: Relates to motorcycle profiling

This bill requires municipal police training programs to include instruction on motorcycle profiling in basic and in-service officer training. It also mandates local law enforcement agencies to add a policy statement explicitly condemning motorcycle profiling to their existing anti-profiling policies. Motorcycle profiling is defined as illegally stopping or targeting individuals based solely on riding a motorcycle or wearing related gear, without constitutional justification. The law applies to all municipal police departments in New York and takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates training and policy against motorcycle profiling, protecting civil rights and enhancing police accountability in law enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6111: Relates to justifying the use of force by police officers and peace officers and to the excessive use of police force

This New York State bill (S 6111) revises legal standards for when police and peace officers may use force during arrests or to prevent escapes. It clarifies that officers may only use force (including deadly force) when reasonably necessary, requiring consideration of less-lethal alternatives and de-escalation tactics before resorting to physical force. The bill also adds new offenses for "excessive use of force" (Sections 120.75-120.77) and specifies that force is unjustified if applied to someone incapable of resisting or if the officer created unnecessary risk. The law directly affects all law enforcement officers in New York and individuals interacting with them during law enforcement encounters.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds new offenses for excessive force and mandates de-escalation, enhancing police accountability within criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2293: Relates to training for police officers before allowing them to carry or use a firearm

Relates to prohibiting police officers from carrying or using a firearm during any phase of the officer's official duties unless the officer has satisfactorily completed a course of training that meets or exceeds the minimum standards established by the municipal police training council.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires mandatory firearm training for officers before use, enhancing police accountability - a key criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4023: Requires state and local law enforcement officers to identify themselves to the public

S 4023 requires New York state and local law enforcement officers to identify themselves by full name, rank, and command, and state the specific reason for the encounter when initiating certain activities like traffic stops, pedestrian stops, or searches. Officers must provide a business card with their contact information at the end of non-arrest interactions. Exceptions apply if an officer is not in uniform and identification would compromise public safety or an ongoing investigation. The bill aims to increase transparency and build public trust during police-citizen interactions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires officer identification during stops and contact info provision, enhancing police accountability and transparency per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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