Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6116: Relates to the reporting requirements regarding the residence of a sex offender

This bill requires sex offenders in New York to report every residential address they occupy, including multiple or part-time residences, to the state sex offender registry within 10 days of any change. It also mandates reporting changes in educational status (such as enrollment or employment at institutions of higher education) within the same 10-day window, with a $10 fee for each report. Parole and probation officers must notify the registry within 48 hours of any such change, though failure to pay the fee does not prevent the report from being accepted. The law applies directly to sex offenders under parole, probation, or post-release supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens sex offender registry oversight through mandatory reporting of residences/educational changes, advancing public safety within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3558: Enacts the "child survivor privacy act"

Enacts the "child survivor privacy act"; provides protections for child victims and child witnesses; restricts information to the public regarding a child witness or child victim's identity or proceeding; defines child witness; provides that whenever practical, the same prosecutor, advocate, and/or social worker shall handle all aspects of a case involving an alleged child victim.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects child victims' privacy in court proceedings, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3048: Relates to the confidentiality and expungement of records in juvenile delinquency cases in the family court

Relates to the confidentiality and expungement of records in juvenile delinquency cases in the family court; requires certain records to be expunged automatically.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates automatic expungement of juvenile delinquency records, reducing barriers to rehabilitation and aligning with criminal justice reform principles by limiting long-term consequences of minor offenses.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5348: Relates to repeated instances of harassment giving rise to a charge of aggravated harassment in the second degree and harassment in the first degree

Relates to repeated instances of harassment giving rise to a charge of aggravated harassment in the second degree and harassment in the first degree; clarifies that the victim of such separate offenses does not need to be the same individual.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies legal standard for harassment charges, enabling prosecution of repeated offenses against different victims, strengthening enforcement without expanding criminalization.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2391: Relates to protecting witnesses in criminal prosecutions from intimidation and threats

Relates to protecting witnesses in criminal prosecutions from intimidation and threats by permitting the court to withhold disclosure of names and other information if the court finds on the record that such witness is subject to potential intimidation, violence or threats.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects witness rights in criminal prosecutions, preventing intimidation to ensure fair trials and aligns with criminal justice reform goals of safeguarding civil rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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passed · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2026

A 3549: Relates to services for post-traumatic stress disorder for emergency dispatchers and correction officers

Requires the same benefits and services for post-traumatic stress disorder for emergency dispatchers and correction officers as are afforded police and firefighters.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends PTSD benefits to correction officers (part of corrections system) as provided to police/firefighters, strengthening mental health support for criminal justice workforce.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends PTSD benefits to emergency dispatchers/correction officers, aligning with police/firefighter protections. Strengthens workplace safety and benefits for specific workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4381: Provides for the confidentiality, sealing and expungement of juvenile delinquency records; repealer

Provides for the confidentiality, sealing and expungement of juvenile delinquency records including providing notice to the respondent and attorney for the child when such acts of the court are ordered.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeJuvenile record expungement/sealing promotes rehabilitation and reduces recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 8939: Relates to penalties for a lodging facility that fails to comply with certain requirements for providing information concerning services for human trafficking victims

Provides that a lodging facility that fails to comply with certain requirements for providing information concerning services for human trafficking victims shall be liable for a civil penalty of five hundred dollars for a first offense and one thousand dollars for each subsequent offense; provides for concurrent enforcement by the director or commissioner of a municipal consumer affairs office or by the town attorney, city corporation counsel, or other lawful designee of a municipality.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires lodging facilities to provide trafficking victim services info, aiding victim support and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5077: Relates to the definition of wiretapping

This bill changes the legal definition of wiretapping in New York's penal law to require consent from **both** people in a phone or telegraph conversation before recording is permitted. It applies to anyone recording communications (e.g., law enforcement, private individuals, or businesses), making it illegal to record without agreement from both the sender and receiver. The law explicitly excludes normal telephone operations by service providers from being considered wiretapping. This update aligns with a "two-party consent" standard for recording communications.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires dual consent for recording, protecting civil rights in law enforcement surveillance practices per penal law update.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires dual consent for recording communications, strengthening data privacy protections under New York's penal law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7208: Imposes limitations on the use of drones within the state

This bill restricts most drone surveillance by government entities in New York State. It prohibits law enforcement and state/local agencies from using drones to gather evidence without a search warrant, except in emergencies involving imminent danger to life. The law specifically bans drone monitoring inside homes, places of worship, or private property where people expect privacy. Exceptions include border patrols, counter-terrorism operations based on credible intelligence, and recreational drone use by individuals, with violations punishable as misdemeanors or felonies and inadmissible evidence rules.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts warrantless drone surveillance by law enforcement, requiring warrants for evidence gathering and banning monitoring in private spaces, thus protecting civil rights and enhancing police accountability in criminal justice.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts government drone surveillance without warrant, protecting privacy in homes/private spaces, directly aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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