Criminal Justice (Domestic Violence)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7903: Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act

Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act; ensures safe housing transfers for domestic violence victims in public and private housing; requires landlord response within seven days of a relocation request.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnsures housing safety for domestic violence victims, protecting civil rights and supporting victim access to justice within criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates landlords respond within 7 days to domestic violence victim relocation requests, strengthening tenant protections in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1389: Relates to immediate enforcement of securing orders through issuance of a bench warrant when a defendant fails to appear

Provides for the immediate enforcement of securing orders through issuance of a bench warrant when a defendant fails to appear for a scheduled appearance; removes 48 hour notice requirement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRemoves 48-hour notice for bench warrants when defendants fail to appear, reducing defendant rights and strengthening enforcement procedures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9120: Establishes a statewide legal services program for income-eligible domestic violence survivors

This bill (A 9120) establishes a statewide program providing free or low-cost legal help to income-eligible domestic violence survivors in New York State who are 18+ and earn under 250% of the federal poverty line. It creates two types of assistance: ongoing legal representation for divorce cases and brief legal consultations, both delivered through contracted non-profits. The program requires annual reporting on participation rates, unmet requests, case outcomes, and funding needs, and mandates training for providers on trauma-informed practices. The law directly affects domestic violence survivors navigating divorce, aiming to improve access to legal support without replacing existing services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides legal aid to domestic violence survivors, enhancing access to justice and supporting victims within the criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 9164: Establishes uniform waiting list priorities for domestic violence survivors applying for public housing

This bill establishes a uniform priority system for domestic violence survivors applying to public housing. It requires local housing authorities to give these applicants the same waiting list priority as other vulnerable groups (like the disabled, elderly, or homeless) if they either face ongoing domestic violence in their current home or have left due to abuse without stable replacement housing. The bill specifies that among applicants with equal priority status, selection will be based on application date and time. It references the existing legal definition of "victim of domestic violence" from social services law and applies immediately to all new applicants on waiting lists.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrioritizes housing for domestic violence survivors, supporting victim safety and access to justice within criminal justice reform framework.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrioritizes domestic violence survivors in public housing waiting lists, strengthening tenant protections and access to affordable housing for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8076: Redefines the term "following" for a crime of stalking in the fourth degree

Redefines the term "following" for a crime of stalking in the fourth degree to include the use of certain devices or computers to gain access to, record, track or report the movement or location of a person or their property without the person's permission or authority to do so.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands stalking law to include digital tracking, strengthening victim protection and modernizing criminal justice definitions for tech-enabled harassment.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes unauthorized digital tracking of location via devices/computers, strengthening data privacy protections by addressing tech-enabled stalking.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3123: Relates to processing of firearms license applications for victims of domestic abuse who have been issued an order of protection

Directs the licensing authority in each county to process firearms license applications for victims of domestic abuse who have been issued an order of protection within 14 days of receiving the application.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAccelerates firearm license processing for domestic abuse victims with protection orders, enhancing victim safety and aligning with criminal justice reform priorities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6575: Relates to the investigation of suspicious deaths and domestic violence

Requires investigation and autopsy of suspicious deaths where the deceased individual had an identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates investigations/autopsies for domestic violence-linked deaths, enhancing accountability and victim protection in criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3935: Relates to creating the crime of aggravated harassment of a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault

This bill creates a new class E felony offense for aggravated harassment specifically targeting survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault. It makes it illegal to harass someone with the belief they are a survivor of such trauma, elevating certain harassment to felony status. The law directly affects survivors by providing stronger legal protection against targeted harassment, and it applies to anyone who commits such harassment knowing the victim's status. The provision defines the crime and sets the penalty without altering existing definitions of harassment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates felony offense targeting harassment of domestic violence/sexual assault survivors, strengthening legal protections and advancing victim safety in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5963: Relates to the protection of victims of domestic violence act

Relates to the protection of victims of domestic violence act, which requires defendants to wear global positioning systems monitoring the location of the defendant.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires GPS monitoring for domestic violence defendants to protect victims, aligning with victim safety and criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7098: Establishes domestic abuse offenses, provides for special information for certain felony domestic abuse offenses and designates such offenses as family offenses

Establishes domestic abuse offenses for assaults upon spouses, former spouses, fellow parents of a child in common and domestic partners; provides for issuance of a special information for domestic abuse in the first degree requiring a predicate criminal conviction; designates such domestic abuse offenses as family offenses for purposes of the criminal procedure law and the family court act.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDesignates domestic abuse as family offenses for specialized court handling, improving procedural clarity and victim protection within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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