Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3999: Enacts the "New York accountability in reporting act"

Enacts the "New York accountability in reporting act"; establishes the crimes of offering a false report for filing in the second degree and offering a false report for filing in the first degree; requires the creation of public databases for false reporting; provides for a civil remedy for convictions of such crimes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes false reporting crimes to prevent system misuse, enhancing criminal justice integrity and accountability.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 514: Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older

Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older if they have served at least fifteen years of their sentence or sentences.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables parole for older inmates after 15+ years served, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce long-term incarceration and promote rehabilitation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7517: Eliminates certain services from the class A misdemeanor of theft of services and allows for community service in lieu of a civil penalty for certain thefts of transit services

Eliminates from the class A misdemeanor of theft of services, the avoidance of payment for railroad, subway, bus or other public transportation services; allows for community service in lieu of a civil penalty for certain offenders of theft of transit services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEliminates misdemeanor charge for transit theft, replacing with community service; reduces criminalization of minor offenses aligning with reform goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill reduces penalties for transit fare evasion, promoting accessible public transit use by replacing criminal charges with community service.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Rail

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7174: Provides for monitoring persons who are pedophiles and both level 3 sex offenders and sexual predators or predicate sex offenders with global positioning system

Provides for monitoring of persons who are pedophiles and both level 3 sex offenders and sexual predators or predicate sex offenders with global positioning system; establishes that the period will be determined by court; provides for the right to appeal, right to modify or terminate order and right to counsel.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates GPS monitoring for sex offenders, strengthening law enforcement tools within criminal justice framework without reducing rights or reform focus.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 1, 2026

A 7215: Establishes the false reporting survivors act which establishes the crimes of aggravated falsely reporting an incident in the first, second, and third degrees

Establishes the false reporting survivors act which establishes the crimes of aggravated falsely reporting an incident in the first, second, and third degrees when a person commits the crime of falsely reporting an incident in the first, second, or third degree and such person intended to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm another person because of a belief or perception regarding a person's race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or ethnicity; authorizes officers to arrest persons believed to have committed falsely reporting an incident without first obtaining a warrant and provides exceptions to such authority to arrest; includes such falsely reporting as a hate crime; authorizes the law enforcement misconduct investigative office to receive and investigate complaints alleging falsely reporting an incident; establishes databases of law enforcement officers and persons convicted of falsely reporting; requires notifying persons of the termination of certain criminal actions or proceedings; relates to the statute of limitations for filing an action relating to falsely reporting.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCriminalizes false reports with discriminatory intent, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice by preventing harassment based on protected characteristics.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4167: Relates to medicaid eligibility for youth leaving court ordered placement

This bill (S 4167) automatically grants Medicaid eligibility to youth exiting foster care in New York State. Specifically, it makes youth placed under certain Family Court Act sections (353.3 or 353.5) presumptively eligible for Medicaid starting the day they are released from court-ordered placement. This automatic eligibility lasts for up to 60 days or until a formal Medicaid determination is made, whichever comes first. During this period, medical care provided by eligible providers counts as Medicaid-covered services. The bill aims to ensure continuous health coverage for vulnerable youth transitioning out of foster care.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides automatic Medicaid for youth exiting court-ordered placement, supporting reentry and reducing recidivism risk. This aligns with criminal justice reform goals of improving rehabilitation outcomes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomatically grants Medicaid eligibility to foster youth upon release, expanding health coverage access without barriers for a vulnerable population.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8994: Requires police and peace officers receive a lawful order before assisting with immigration enforcement

Requires police and peace officers receive a lawful order before assisting with immigration enforcement; requires federal agents identify themselves at the request of public officers, police officers or peace officers; establishes penalties for federal agents who fail to identify themselves.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill sets conditions for police assistance in immigration enforcement (requiring lawful orders) and mandates federal agent identification, enhancing law enforcement accountability and protecting civil rights in policing interactions.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill limits state/local officer assistance with federal immigration enforcement by requiring a lawful order, and increases accountability for federal agents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5386: Requires law enforcement departments to report instances and occurrences of hate crimes

Requires every sheriff, county or city commissioner of correction and head of every state, county, or local police department to report instances and occurrences of hate crimes; requires the division to promulgate rules and regulations for such reporting.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates hate crime reporting by law enforcement, enhancing accountability and civil rights protections in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7293: Relates to the rights of former outpatients of mental health facilities to have files sealed after ten years

Authorizes former outpatients of mental health facilities to request a court of competent jurisdiction to render an order to have their files sealed when more than ten years have elapsed since the last treatment in such facility, they are not currently being treated for mental illness and it would be in the best interests of the petitioner and society to seal such record without the requirement of a special proceeding.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSealing mental health records aids reintegration, reducing barriers to employment and housing - aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism and protect civil rights.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects mental health patient rights by enabling record sealing after 10 years, aligning with patient privacy safeguards in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1395: Requires sex offenders to verify their residence and registration on a biannual basis

Requires sex offenders to verify their residence and registration on a biannual basis; provides that the division shall mail a verification form to each registered sex offender on a different random date during each six month period of the calendar year.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires biannual verification for sex offenders, enhancing registration oversight and public safety within corrections framework.85% confidence

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