Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5500: Creates the crime of stalking a police officer or peace officer

Creates the crime of stalking a police officer or peace officer when a person intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose, engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific police officer, peace officer or a person who they know or reasonably should know is a member of such officer's immediate family, and knows or reasonably should know that such conduct is likely to cause reasonable fear of material harm to the physical health, safety or property of such officer or member of such officer's immediate family; makes stalking a police officer or peace officer a class E felony; requires the posting of bail; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new offense for stalking officers, expanding criminalization without reform indicators. Matches 'oppose' criteria of increased criminalization.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6203: Establishes the crimes of reckless endangerment of an emergency service person in the first and second degrees

S 6203 creates two new criminal offenses targeting actions that endanger emergency workers during building-related emergencies. It establishes "reckless endangerment of an emergency service person" as a second-degree felony (class E) when someone violates building codes during an emergency evacuation, impeding egress and causing injury to a firefighter, police officer, code enforcement officer, or other defined emergency personnel. A first-degree felony (class D) applies if the same violation causes death or if the person has a prior conviction for this offense within the last decade. The law directly affects building owners or contractors who alter structures without permits in ways that compromise safety during emergencies, with penalties increasing based on severity.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felonies for endangering emergency workers, expanding criminalization per OPPOSE criteria95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1190: Relates to on duty auxiliary police officers

Relates to an increase in punishment for certain actions against on-duty auxiliary police officers such as criminally negligent homicide, assault or menacing of such officer.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaults on police officers, expanding criminalization per 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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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 615: Establishes the offenses of menacing a police officer or peace officer in the first degree and menacing a police officer or peace officer in the second degree

Establishes the offenses of menacing a police officer or peace officer in the first degree and menacing a police officer or peace officer in the second degree; relates to circumstances under which an officer is not required to issue an appearance ticket; makes conforming changes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offenses against police officers, expanding criminalization and strengthening officer protections without addressing reform or accountability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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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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