Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2233: Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms where an individual may be a danger to themself or others

Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms to the police by any person who is taken into custody by the police for the purpose of a mental examination and prior to an examination ordered pursuant to article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law; requires a "cooling off period" following the discharge from psychiatric care during which time firearms, which came into police custody during the person's pre-hospitalization intervention or during hospitalization, may be kept in police custody for thirty days, or after a psychiatric examiner has determined whether the person is a threat to themself or others; provides that a judge of the local jurisdiction may order an early return of the firearms if such judge determines that it would be appropriate to do so.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates temporary firearm surrender during mental health crises to prevent harm, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing gun violence and enhancing public safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Judges Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9110: Relates to the assault of an employee of the New York city department of parks and recreation

This bill (A 9110) amends New York State's Penal Law to elevate assaults against employees of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to a class D felony. It directly affects individuals who physically harm these workers while they are performing their duties. The key provision adds "employee of the New York city department of parks and recreation" to a list of protected public workers (including police, firefighters, and sanitation staff) whose assault is now punishable as a class D felony. This change increases the legal penalty for such assaults, moving them from a lower-level offense to a more serious criminal charge. The bill was referred to the Codes committee on September 26, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by elevating assaults on parks employees to felony, increasing penalties for violence against public workers, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of stricter sentencing.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill elevates assaults on parks employees to felony, strengthening workplace safety protections for public workers by increasing penalties for harming them.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8054: Requires police officer training programs on interacting with individuals who are a part of a sexual orientation and/or gender minority

This bill requires all police and peace officers in New York to complete mandatory training on interacting with LGBTQ+ individuals. It mandates that training programs - developed with input from LGBTQ+ officers and community members - cover topics like terminology, historical context, creating inclusive workplaces, and responding to hate crimes or domestic violence involving LGBTQ+ people. The training must address the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, including how these relate to race, culture, and religion. The law takes effect April 1, 2026, and requires the municipal police training council to implement necessary rule changes by then.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police training on LGBTQ+ interactions to promote inclusive practices, protect civil rights, and enhance law enforcement accountability in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1753: Relates to establishing Bella's Law, which correlates animal abuse with domestic violence

S 1753, "Bella's Law," requires New York's Office of Children and Family Services to investigate potential domestic violence when someone is accused of or under investigation for animal abuse. It directly affects individuals accused of animal abuse crimes (such as cruelty, abandonment, or harming service animals) and mandates law enforcement to notify child services during such cases. The law creates a mechanism where police must coordinate with child services to determine if animal abuse is linked to domestic violence, requiring a formal investigation and documentation via domestic incident reports. This applies to all animal abuse accusations in New York starting from the law's effective date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates coordination between law enforcement and child services when animal abuse is alleged, directly linking to domestic violence investigations - a criminal justice reform measure enhancing victim protection and systemic coordination.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6771: Grants immunity to law enforcement employees who intervene against police misconduct

Grants immunity from liability and professional retaliation against a law enforcement employee who intervenes against police misconduct committed by another member of law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill grants immunity to officers reporting misconduct, enhancing police accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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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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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 3329: Establishes the offense of obstructing a police officer

This bill creates a new class E felony offense for intentionally interfering with police officers during their duties. It specifically prohibits actions like spitting on officers, throwing objects, or physically pushing, shoving, or blocking them while they are performing official tasks. The law defines obstruction as a criminal act punishable by up to four years in prison, applying directly to individuals who disrupt officer safety or operations. The bill does not include exceptions or additional context beyond these specific prohibited behaviors.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for obstructing officers, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, opposing reform-focused justice95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 5228: Enacts the criminal street gang abatement act of 2025; appropriation

Enacts the criminal street gang abatement act which provides enhanced penalties for persons involved with criminal street gangs; establishes the crime of gang solicitation of minors on school grounds; allows for roving interceptions by police after adequate cause is shown; establishes the witness protection fund.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes enhanced penalties for gangs, expands criminalization of minor solicitation, and enables broader police surveillance - aligns with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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