Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10626: Establishes a New York state prison labor board; repealer

Establishes a New York state prison labor board to ensure that all labor programs comply with the requirements of the labor law and are for the purpose of promoting successful rehabilitation, reentry and reintegration into the community and not for the purpose of earnings or cost-savings which inure to the benefit the state or any private individual or corporation; prohibits the department of corrections and community supervision from unfairly attaching, garnishing or disbursing the funds of incarcerated individuals where such individuals have not requested disbursement; requires that all interest accumulated on incarcerated individuals' funds be credited to such individual's accounts; eliminates the preferred status of the department of corrections and community supervision regarding commodities and services furnished by the correctional industries program; repeals certain provisions of the state finance law relating to such preferred status.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes prison labor board to ensure rehabilitation-focused programs, not profit-driven, aligning with criminal justice reform and reintegration goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

Track

failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 10430: Relates to certain conduct that may place a person in segregated confinement

Relates to certain conduct that may place a person in segregated confinement; expands the criteria that can be used for calculating good behavior allowances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands good behavior allowances, which supports rehabilitation and incentivizes positive conduct in confinement settings, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

Track

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9126: Enacts "India's law"

Enacts "India's law" under which an incarcerated individual's next of kin shall be notified and allowed visitation by a local correctional facility when such individual is experiencing a serious medical event or demonstrating behavior that is likely to result in serious harm to themselves or others.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires correctional facilities to notify next of kin during medical crises or safety risks, promoting transparency and family involvement in inmate care, aligning with rehabilitation and civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10264: Establishes the youth justice innovation fund

Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a state fund to allocate budget resources for youth development programs, directly advancing fiscal support for community services under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents youth arrest/incarceration via community funding, aligning with reform goals to reduce system involvement90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Juvenile Justice

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9416: Increases the offense classification for certain assault offenses regarding police officers and peace officers

This bill raises penalties for assaulting certain public safety personnel in New York. It specifically increases second-degree assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters, EMTs, sanitation workers, and other essential service workers from a class D felony to a class C felony (up to 15 years in prison). The law expands protections to include these workers when they're performing official duties, such as a sanitation worker enforcing regulations or a firefighter providing medical aid. It also upgrades aggravated assault on officers to a class A felony (up to 25 years). The bill applies directly to individuals who cause physical injury to these protected personnel while they're carrying out their jobs.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for assaulting officers (class D to C felony), expanding criminalization and harsher sentences for violence against public safety workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Violent Crime

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9362: Requires community service as a condition of release of incarcerated individuals due to prison staffing shortages

This bill requires incarcerated individuals released early by the governor due to prison staffing shortages to complete community service, such as litter removal, as a condition of release. It applies only to those released through executive clemency for staffing reasons, excluding individuals with pardons, on parole, or who have served full sentences. Courts may waive the requirement for disabilities, substance abuse treatment, or other valid reasons, and community service must not displace paid workers or disrupt existing service contracts. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires community service for early release due to staffing shortages, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through structured community engagement while allowing waivers for valid needs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4032: Relates to the duty to report incidents in correctional facilities

Establishes an explicit duty to report incidents in correctional facilities, setting mandatory reporters, content of required reports and penalties for failure to report an incident.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates incident reporting in prisons with penalties, enhancing oversight and accountability in corrections - key criminal justice reform element.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 10, 2026

A 2322: Establishes a pilot program enabling counties to opt-in to allow county jails to operate jail-based competency restoration services for incarcerated individuals deemed unfit for trial due to mental incapacity

Establishes a program enabling counties to opt-in to allow county jails to operate jail-based competency restoration services for incarcerated individuals deemed unfit for trial due to mental incapacity.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables jail-based competency restoration services for mental health treatment, advancing rehabilitation within criminal justice system92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6623: Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the mental health and prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among corrections officers and other prison workers

Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the mental health and prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among corrections officers and other prison workers and to submit a report of the findings of such study to the governor and the legislature.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill studies PTSD among corrections officers, addressing mental health in corrections - a key criminal justice component. This aligns with reform efforts to improve correctional environments and staff well-being.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3781: Relates to correctional facility visits by the correctional association

Relates to correctional facility visits by the correctional association; authorizes the correctional association to visit correctional facilities at any time and without advance notice; grants the correctional association access to certain records and information of correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes unannounced visits and record access for oversight, enhancing transparency in correctional facilities per criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

Track