Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4346: Establishes a gang prevention coordination council

Establishes a gang prevention coordination council to evaluate the needs and strengths of local governments in each county of the state relating to juvenile delinquency, gang activity, and gang violence and prevention, award grants to local government agencies and not-for-profit corporations; publish guidelines for local governments to implement evidence-based practices to prevent gang activity and prevent youth from joining gangs; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates council for gang prevention grants and evidence-based practices to reduce youth involvement in gangs, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9013: Relates to providing blue envelopes to individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Directs the department of motor vehicles commissioner to offer, upon request, a "blue envelope" to a person who has autism spectrum disorder in order to facilitate clear and safe communication with law enforcement and provide ease of access to a driver's documentation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill facilitates safer law enforcement communication for autism individuals, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce misunderstandings and enhance police accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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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

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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

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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

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 1640: Requires landlords to replace a lock on a tenant's door when requested by a victim of domestic violence

Requires landlords to replace a lock on a tenant's dwelling door within 24 hours of a request by a tenant who is a victim of domestic violence; provides civil penalties for violations in relation thereto.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequiring landlords to replace locks in domestic violence cases enhances victim safety, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of protecting civil rights and preventing re-victimization.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to replace locks for domestic violence victims, strengthening tenant safety protections under housing tenant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3230: Establishes a deaf and hard of hearing outreach program to facilitate communication between hearing-impaired persons and law enforcement personnel

Establishes a deaf and hard of hearing outreach program to facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing individuals and law enforcement personnel.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeImproves law enforcement accessibility for deaf/hard of hearing individuals, enhancing communication and civil rights compliance in policing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1032: Establishes the reckless driving prevention grant program

Establishes the reckless driving prevention grant program which provides funds to local law enforcement agencies and prosecuting offices to combat reckless driving.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to law enforcement for reckless driving prevention, aligning with government spending under Budget & Taxes topic.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds law enforcement for reckless driving prevention, directly supporting criminal justice enforcement initiatives through grant programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds local agencies to combat reckless driving, enhancing road safety - a key transportation safety measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7003: Expands the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses

Expands the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses to include sex trafficking and sex trafficking of a child; provides that in an action brought for human trafficking, it is not necessary to require that a criminal charge be brought or a criminal conviction be obtained as a condition of bringing a civil cause of action or receiving a civil judgment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands statute of limitations for sex offenses and enables civil actions without criminal conviction, aligning with victim protection and criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 458: Requires certain training for all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms in New York state

Requires training on how to identify illegal purchasers of firearms for all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms in New York state; directs the state police to implement such program; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires firearm seller training to identify illegal purchasers, enhancing law enforcement prevention efforts within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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