Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6445: Relates to limiting the use of a victim's DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits

Prohibits the use of a victim's DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits from being added to the state DNA identification index or other databases or being used in certain actions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits victim DNA from being added to state databases, protecting civil rights (victim privacy) and aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence

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died · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 5041: Relates to defining a victim of a sexual offense

This bill expands the legal definition of "victim of a sexual offense" to include individuals who are victims of the unlawful dissemination or publication of intimate images. It directly affects people whose private images are shared without consent, ensuring they are covered under existing protections for sexual offense victims. The key change amends New York's Executive Law to add this specific scenario to the definition, aligning it with related penal law provisions. This update provides a clearer legal framework for supporting victims of non-consensual image sharing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands victim definition to include non-consensual image sharing, strengthening protections under criminal justice laws for victims of sexual offenses.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6389: Extends the benefits of the variable supplements fund to all New York city police officers, firefighters, housing police, transit police, correction officers and registered domestic partners

Extends the benefits of the variable supplements fund to all New York city police officers, firefighters, housing police, transit police, correction officers and registered domestic partners.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends variable supplements fund to police, correction officers, and related personnel, directly funding critical criminal justice workforce roles.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends variable supplements fund benefits to public safety workers and their domestic partners, expanding compensation and benefits for covered employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3463: Relates to exempting certain statements relating to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure under FOIL

This bill amends New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to exempt statements made by victims or witnesses about sexual abuse or misconduct from public disclosure. It directly affects individuals who report such incidents, ensuring their statements cannot be released under FOIL requests. The key provision adds a specific exemption (subparagraph v) to existing FOIL protections, preventing disclosure that could identify victims or compromise sensitive cases. This change applies to all agencies handling such records and takes effect immediately upon enactment. The bill focuses on protecting victim privacy during investigations without altering other FOIL disclosure rules.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExempts victim statements from FOIL disclosure to protect identities and encourage reporting, aligning with victim rights in criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill exempts victim statements from FOIL disclosure, directly protecting data privacy per topic indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4492: Prohibits the provision of licenses for firearms to persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database

Prohibits the provision of licenses for firearms to persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database; authorizes firearms licenses of persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database to be suspended or revoked; requires the superintendent of state police to search the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database each year and report findings to appropriate enforcement agencies in order to suspend or revoke appropriate licenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for high-risk individuals on terror databases, enhancing law enforcement safety measures within criminal justice policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4356: Allows an action for unlawful discriminatory practice to be brought within three years after dismissal for administrative convenience

Authorizes the institution of a suit in any court of competent jurisdiction alleging a violation of the human rights law for a period of three years after the dismissal of a complaint for administrative convenience by the division of human rights.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends statute of limitations for discrimination lawsuits, protecting civil rights in legal proceedings under criminal justice reform framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7561: Enacts the "Wandering Officers Act"

Enacts the "Wandering Officers Act" prohibiting provisional or permanent appointment of a person as a police officer if such person has previously been fired as a police officer from any jurisdiction within or without the state, if such person left a position as a police officer either while under an investigation or while being the subject of a disciplinary action which could result in termination from any jurisdiction within or without the state, or if such person resigned while criminal charges were pending stemming from actions committed while on duty as a police officer in any jurisdiction within or without the state.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill bars officers with prior disciplinary issues from appointment, enhancing police accountability and reducing risk of misconduct.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6966: Relates to certain required disclosures upon the release of a juvenile or adolescent offender from an office of children and family services facility

Relates to the required disclosure upon the release of a juvenile or adolescent offender from the custody of the office of children and family services of certain records that are necessary to ascertain the nature of such offender's conviction and would be beneficial in identifying and mitigating any risk that such offender could pose if released.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires disclosures to assess juvenile offender risks upon release, aiding rehabilitation and reducing recidivism per bill's purpose to 'identify and mitigate risk'.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5871: Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed

Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts private lawsuits identifying sex offense victims to the victim only, protecting privacy and aligning with victim rights in criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 22: 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 and ensures consistent case handling, advancing victim rights in criminal proceedings90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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