Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 147: Relates to limiting certain disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records

Bill S 147 mandates changes to the disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records. It requires law enforcement agencies to redact "unsubstantiated" complaints (where evidence is insufficient to determine misconduct) and "unfounded" complaints (where credible evidence shows no misconduct occurred). These redactions apply to records concerning police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and firefighter/paramedics. This bill changes the previous "may redact" option to a "shall redact" requirement for these types of complaints and technical infractions before public disclosure.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates redaction of unsubstantiated/unfounded complaints, reducing transparency in disciplinary records and weakening law enforcement oversight per bill's 'shall redact' requirement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4766: Requires an arrest where a police officer has reasonable cause to believe a hate crime has been committed

This bill (A 4766) requires police officers to make an arrest when they have reasonable cause to believe a hate crime has occurred, rather than attempting to mediate or reconcile the parties involved. It directly affects law enforcement officers and individuals accused of committing hate crimes under New York's criminal procedure law. The key provision adds a new subdivision to Section 140.10, mandating arrests for hate crimes upon reasonable cause, effective immediately upon enactment. This changes the standard procedure for officers responding to suspected hate crimes by removing discretion to avoid arrest.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates arrests for hate crimes, ensuring consistent enforcement and protecting victims' rights under criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4209: Requires police agencies to file reports of civil rights offenses

Requires police agencies to report offenses to the division of criminal justice services which appear to such agency to be motivated by the race, national origin, religion or sexual orientation of the victim or of the owner, resident, lessee or occupant where the offense is committed against property.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police reporting of bias-motivated civil rights offenses, enhancing accountability and oversight in law enforcement per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5359: Prohibits interference with the provision of medical assistance to incarcerated individuals

Prohibits any police officer, peace officer or employee of a correctional facility from interfering with the provision of medical assistance to an incarcerated individual.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits interference with medical care for incarcerated individuals, protecting civil rights and improving correctional facility standards within criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits interference with medical care for incarcerated individuals, protecting patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5289: Relates to requiring the release of body camera recordings in instances where an officer uses force within thirty days of such incident

Requires the release of body camera recordings in instances where an officer fires a gun and hits someone or could have caused injury, uses a stun gun, or makes use of any other force that causes harm within thirty days of such incident.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires timely release of body camera footage after officer use of force, enhancing police accountability in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5960: Requires the superintendent of the state police to establish uniform investigatory standards when there is a shooting of a civilian by a police officer

Requires the superintendent of the state police to establish uniform investigatory standards when there is a shooting of a civilian by a police officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates uniform investigatory standards for police-civilian shootings, enhancing police accountability in criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 30, 2025

A 813: Relates to policies and procedures for when a child less than eighteen years old is arrested

Directs the superintendent of state police, in consultation with the office of children and family services, shall develop, maintain and disseminate to all members of the state police written policies and procedures, regarding child-sensitive arrest practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirects child-sensitive arrest policies for minors, aligning with criminal justice reform and civil rights protection in law enforcement procedures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2404: Requires police officers to report the misconduct of a police officer

Requires police officers to report the misconduct of a police officer; requires the division of criminal justice to establish a protocol to be followed by police agencies when handling and recording mandatory reports of misconduct by a police officer; establishes the crime of failure to report misconduct by a police officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police to report misconduct, establishes reporting protocol, and creates crime for failure to report - directly enhances police accountability per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5281: Relates to deeming individuals facing criminal charges as being incapable of consent when the actor is a law enforcement agent who knows or should know that such person is facing pending charges

Deems individuals facing criminal charges as being incapable of consent when the actor is a police officer, peace officer or other law enforcement agent who knows or reasonably should know that such person is facing pending charges unless such person is a member of the same family or household as such police officer, peace officer or other law enforcement agent.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnhances police accountability by preventing exploitation of individuals facing charges through deemed incapacity of consent, protecting vulnerable persons in criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6462: Provides for the operation of a youth services unit within the port authority police department

S 6462 creates a youth services unit within the Port Authority Police Department to assist young people at risk of exploitation, particularly runaways who may face human or sex trafficking. The unit will operate at Port Authority bus terminals, airports, Trans-Hudson stations, and the World Trade Center, focusing on intercepting at-risk youth, collaborating with social workers and undercover officers, identifying vulnerabilities early, stopping perpetrators, and connecting youth with family or support services. It authorizes the Port Authority to establish necessary rules for implementing this unit. The bill requires New Jersey to enact identical legislation first for it to take effect, or it becomes effective immediately if New Jersey has already passed similar law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates youth services unit to prevent exploitation/trafficking by intercepting at-risk youth and connecting them with support services, aligning with criminal justice reform through prevention and rehabilitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Policing

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