Criminal Justice

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2013: Relates to sentencing of a person convicted of murdering a child who is less than thirteen years old

Provides that a person convicted of murder in the first or second degree, or aggravated murder, in the death of a child who is less than thirteen years old shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates life without parole for murdering a child under 13, increasing mandatory sentences which opposes reform-focused criminal justice policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1013: Includes certain violations involving the use of a firearm as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail

Includes certain violations involving the use of a machine-gun, firearm silencer, firearm, rifle, shotgun, disguised gun, ghost gun or assault weapon as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands bail restrictions for firearm offenses, increasing pretrial detention and reducing defendant rights without reform elements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 147: Relates to limiting certain disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records

Bill S 147 mandates changes to the disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records. It requires law enforcement agencies to redact "unsubstantiated" complaints (where evidence is insufficient to determine misconduct) and "unfounded" complaints (where credible evidence shows no misconduct occurred). These redactions apply to records concerning police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and firefighter/paramedics. This bill changes the previous "may redact" option to a "shall redact" requirement for these types of complaints and technical infractions before public disclosure.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates redaction of unsubstantiated/unfounded complaints, reducing transparency in disciplinary records and weakening law enforcement oversight per bill's 'shall redact' requirement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3533: Relates to enhanced penalties for certain disaster related crimes during public emergencies

Allows for the governor to create a period of enhanced penalties during a disaster; creates enhanced penalties for certain disaster related crimes during public emergencies.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates enhanced penalties for disaster-related crimes during emergencies, increasing punitive measures which aligns with OPPOSE indicators of expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing.95% confidence

Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2414: Repeals the portion of the criminal procedure law dealing with discovery and the ability for a defendant to request access to a crime scene or other relevant premises

This bill repeals specific provisions in the criminal procedure law that governed discovery rules and a defendant's right to request access to crime scenes or relevant premises. It directly affects defendants in criminal cases by removing their legal ability to seek such access under the current law. The bill accomplishes this by formally repealing Subdivision 2 of Section 245.30 of the criminal procedure law, effective immediately upon enactment. This is a procedural change altering the legal framework for criminal procedure, not a substantive policy shift.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals defendant access to crime scenes and discovery rights, directly reducing legal protections for defendants in criminal procedure.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2063: Relates to aggravated neglect of a companion animal

This bill defines "aggravated neglect" of a pet as subjecting it to cruelty (as defined in existing law) while failing to take reasonable steps to locate or care for the animal. It makes aggravated neglect a felony punishable by up to two years in prison, with a mandatory definite sentence (no probation). The law directly affects pet owners who repeatedly fail to provide adequate care or abandon their animals, aligning penalties with specific sentencing guidelines for this offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory felony sentencing for animal neglect, expanding criminalization without reform elements or rehabilitation focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7640: Provides penalties for arson and enhancing penalties for criminal mischief against motor vehicle dealerships and manufacturing facilities

Provides penalties for arson and enhancing penalties for criminal mischief against motor vehicle dealerships and motor vehicle manufacturing facilities.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeEnhances penalties for arson and criminal mischief, increasing mandatory sentences per 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2113: Relates to qualifying offenses for pre-trial detention

Relates to qualifying offenses for pre-trial detention; adds class B felonies under article two hundred twenty of the penal law as qualifying offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands pre-trial detention to class B felonies, increasing defendant detention without bail and restricting pre-trial rights.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 1048: Requires public agencies to establish preliminary license application procedures to determine whether an applicant for a license would be ineligible for such license based on criminal history

Requires public agencies to establish preliminary license application procedures to determine whether an applicant for a license would be ineligible for such license based on criminal history; establishes time frames for public agencies to respond to such applications; requires public agencies to report information regarding granting licenses annually.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates criminal history checks for license eligibility, potentially restricting opportunities for individuals with records, opposing reform efforts to reduce such barriers.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5681: Relates to second felony drug offenders; repealer

This bill amends New York's penal law to change how "second felony drug offenders" are defined. It removes an exclusion that previously prevented violent felony convictions from counting toward second-offense status (now including violent felonies defined in penal law section 70.02). It also repeals an outdated subdivision (section 70.70, subdivision 4) related to these offenses. The changes directly affect individuals convicted of a drug felony who have prior felony convictions, including violent felonies, potentially leading to enhanced penalties. The bill takes effect immediately for cases sentenced on or after the effective date.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill includes violent felony convictions in second drug offense counts, increasing potential penalties for repeat offenders, opposing criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Sentencing

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