Issue · Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice (Drug Policy)

Every criminal justice bill, vote, and legislator stance in New York, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
68
2025 Regular Session
Top supporter
James Sanders
90% support rate
Top opponent
Steve Rhoads
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving drug policy in New York

Legislators moving drug policy in New York
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
James Sanders
James Sanders Senate · District 10
D
Strong +
90% 10
John Liu
John Liu Senate · District 16
D
Strong +
88% 16
Shelley Mayer
Shelley Mayer Senate · District 37
D
Strong +
88% 16
Samra Brouk
Samra Brouk Senate · District 55
D
Strong +
88% 8
Kevin Parker
Kevin Parker Senate · District 21
D
Strong +
87% 15
Steve Rhoads
Steve Rhoads Senate · District 5
R
Strong −
0% 14
Jack Martins
Jack Martins Senate · District 7
R
Strong −
0% 13
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick Senate · District 9
R
Strong −
0% 11
Mario Mattera
Mario Mattera Senate · District 2
R
Strong −
9% 11
Dean Murray
Dean Murray Senate · District 3
R
Strong −
11% 18
Showing 31–40 of 68 bills

All criminal justice bills

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 6897: Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports

Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports.
in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1465: Enacts the sex trade survivors justice and equality act; repealer

Relates to certain prostitution offenses and fines relating thereto; relates to motions to vacate judgment and motions for new sentencing; relates to investigation into acts alleged to be the unauthorized practice of massage therapy by potential victims of human trafficking; prohibits the possession of reproductive or sexual health devices from being permitted in specified criminal or civil proceedings as evidence of prostitution; relates to services for exploited individuals, services for victims of human trafficking and the interagency task force on human trafficking; establishes the victims of sexual exploitation fund; makes conforming changes; repeals provisions relating to prostitution, prostitution in a school zone, defense against patronizing a person for prostitution and a motion to dismiss information, simplified information, prosecutor's information or misdemeanor complaint.
in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4521: Enacts the "criminal forfeiture process act"; repealer

Bill S 4521, known as the "criminal forfeiture process act," replaces the existing process for the criminal forfeiture of property. It directly affects individuals whose property is linked to specific felony offenses, such as controlled substance, cannabis, prostitution, or driving under the influence crimes, and prohibits civil forfeiture under this article. The bill requires a criminal conviction for property to be forfeited, with the forfeiture proceeding taking place as part of the criminal trial. It also includes provisions to protect the rights of "innocent owners" and "secured interest holders" of property that might otherwise be subject to seizure.
Sub-Topics Drug Policy
in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7720: Makes the possession of certain amounts of a controlled substance a violation

This bill (A 7720) changes state law to downgrade the offense of possessing certain amounts of a controlled substance from a class A misdemeanor to a simple violation. It directly affects individuals who possess such substances, removing criminal penalties like jail time or fines for this specific offense. Key provisions include two exceptions: it does not apply to small leftover amounts in syringes/needles, or to possession discovered while seeking emergency medical care for an overdose or life-threatening emergency. The bill is pending legislative action and would take effect 90 days after enactment.
failed · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 6513: Relates to the establishment and operations of a dedicated opioid rehabilitation facility and the diversion of certain criminal defendants to such facility

Provides for the establishment and operations of a dedicated opioid rehabilitation facility and the personal needs allowance for residents of a dedicated opioid rehabilitation facility; relates to the diversion of certain defendants to a mandatory opioid rehabilitation facility; provides for the establishment of a dedicated opioid rehabilitation facility and the provision of corrections officers to such facilities.
Sub-Topics Drug Policy
in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6554: Relates to funds received pursuant to a New York opioid settlement sharing agreement

This bill requires New York state agencies receiving opioid settlement funds to submit annual public reports detailing how these funds are spent. The reports must include baseline funding data, specific recipient information (including program details and populations served), the criteria for awarding funds, and evidence-based analysis of program effectiveness in reducing substance use disorders. It also prohibits government entities from pursuing legal claims against companies released under the statewide opioid settlement agreement after June 2021. All reports must be published as a public dashboard on government websites by November 1st each year.
signed · New York · Assembly Dec 19, 2025

A 7038: Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports

Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports.
in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5616: Relates to criminal possession of stolen property

Authorizes the court where there is criminal possession of stolen property to, in its discretion release the principal pending trial on the principal's own recognizance or under non-monetary conditions, fix bail, or order non-monetary conditions in conjunction with fixing bail, or, where the defendant is charged with a qualifying offense which is a felony, the court may commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff; makes related provisions.
Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy
in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4962: Relates to establishing an automatic expunction system for certain records

Relates to establishing an automatic expunction system for certain records including unconstitutional stops that occurred between January two thousand four and June two thousand twelve by the New York city police department that either resulted in the completion of a UF-250 form or a Form 61 complaint in which the SQF section was completed and led to arrests for either resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, criminal possession of a weapon, and offenses involving marihuana.
Sub-Topics Drug Policy Policing
in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1824: Includes certain charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree as a qualifying offense for consideration of an order of recognizance, release under non-monetary conditions or bail

Includes certain charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree as a qualifying offense for consideration of an order of recognizance, release under non-monetary conditions or bail.
Sub-Topics Drug Policy
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