Criminal Justice (Sentencing)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2445: Relates to authorizing courts to reduce or modify sentences for certain individuals when such sentence is deemed excessive

Authorizes courts to reduce or modify sentences upon a motion for certain individuals convicted of a felony in which the sentence is greater than necessary to achieve the purpose of sentencing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes courts to reduce excessive felony sentences, aligning with sentencing reform to prevent unnecessary incarceration and promote proportionality.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1584: Increases penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the first degree when committing a drug related felony offense

Bill A 1584 increases the penalties for individuals convicted of criminal use of a firearm in the first degree, particularly when committing certain violent or drug-related felony offenses. It raises the additional consecutive prison sentence for this crime from five years to ten years. This ten-year sentence becomes mandatory, removing judicial discretion to waive it, and district attorneys are prohibited from dismissing this specific charge in plea bargains. The bill also establishes that the combined ten-year consecutive term and the minimum term of the underlying felony create a new aggregate minimum sentence, during which the individual is ineligible for parole or conditional release. This aggregate minimum term's application is expanded to include defendants whose liability for displaying a weapon is based on the actions of another person.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory 10-year sentence for firearm/drug crimes, removes judicial discretion and plea bargaining options - aligns with 'oppose' indicators of harsher penalties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms Sentencing

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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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits using reproductive devices as evidence in prostitution cases, protecting trafficking survivors from criminalization and aligning with justice reform.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Human Trafficking Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 4330: Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status or young adult offender status; repealer

Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status; adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status; provides for process and sentencing requirements related to such statuses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds young adult offender status with tailored sentencing, promoting rehabilitation over punitive measures - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 3050: Relates to the sentencing for the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals

Enacts "Tucker's law"; removes the provision that provides that any term of imprisonment for a violation of aggravated cruelty to animals may not exceed two years.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRemoves two-year maximum sentence for aggravated cruelty to animals, increasing potential punishment and opposing criminal justice reform efforts that limit harsh sentencing.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 6, 2025

S 7546: Requires the district attorney to mail disposition of criminal felony trial to any crime victim not present at time defendant sentenced or acquitted after completion of trial

Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall mail a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires district attorneys to notify victims of felony trial outcomes, advancing victim rights protection in criminal justice process.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3825: Relates to parole eligibility for felony offenders; repealer

Requires that all felony offenders shall be eligible for parole after serving no more than twenty-five years of their sentence; eliminates the possibility of serving consecutive terms of imprisonment which exceed a twenty-five year sentence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill caps felony sentences at 25 years for parole eligibility, reducing maximum incarceration terms - directly advancing criminal justice reform by promoting shorter sentences and rehabilitation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 152: Relates to consecutive terms of imprisonment

Provides that when a person is convicted of two or more felony counts and at least one of which is an offense defined in article 265 of the penal law involving the possession or use of an illegal firearm, rifle or shotgun, the sentences must run consecutively.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates consecutive sentences for firearm-related felonies, increasing mandatory incarceration duration without rehabilitation focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4487: Increases the penalties for sexual performances by a child and provides for consecutive sentencing upon certain multiple convictions

Increases the penalties for sexual performances by a child; increases age from 16 to 18 for application of existing sexual performance crimes; creates crimes of use of a child in a sexual performance in the first degree, promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child in the first degree, and promoting a sexual performance by a child in the first degree; provides for consecutive sentencing upon certain multiple convictions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties, expands criminalization of child sexual abuse, mandates consecutive sentencing - aligns with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing and expanded criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6214: Enacts "Kimberly's Law"

Enacts "Kimberly's Law" establishing certain sex offenses, including sex offenses against children; relates to criminal sentencing for defendants convicted of certain sex offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeEstablishes new sex offenses against children and mandates sentencing, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties for specific crimes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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