Criminal Justice (Domestic Violence)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5630: Relates to extensions of order of protection

Allows family and criminal courts to extend orders of protection for up to two years beyond the expiration date of an issued order of protection if the court finds reason for an extension and places such reasoning on the record.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends victim protection orders in criminal courts, aligning with civil rights safeguards and victim safety in criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4445: Enacts the "Jamie Rose care provider act"

This bill requires health care facilities (excluding hospitals) like home care agencies, hospices, and health maintenance organizations to create written policies for identifying, assessing, and referring suspected domestic violence victims. It mandates staff training for clinical and security personnel and directs facilities to coordinate with local domestic violence victim assistance organizations. Facilities must inform victims about available support services and arrange for advocates if requested. The law applies directly to covered health care providers and their staff, aiming to improve response to domestic abuse cases within these settings.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates health care facilities to assist domestic violence victims, aligning with victim protection in criminal justice reform.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare facilities to implement domestic violence protocols, enhancing patient safety and access to support services within healthcare settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Long-Term Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 679: Establishes the crime of coercive control

Relates to establishing the crime of coercive control; provides that a person is guilty of coercive control when such person engages in a course of conduct against a member of such person's same family or household, without the victim's consent, which results in limiting or restricting, in full or in part, the victim's behavior, movement, associations or access to or use of such victim's own finances or financial information; provides that coercive control is a class E felony.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for coercive control, strengthening victim protections and holding abusers accountable, advancing criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7120: Authorizes a victim of domestic violence to apply to remove the violent felony offender from deed of co-owned real property

Authorizes a victim of domestic violence to apply to the county clerk to remove the violent felony offender from deed of co-owned real property in such county.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects domestic violence victims by enabling removal of violent offenders from shared property, advancing victim safety within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1604: Provides for immediate notification to a complainant of the service of an ex parte order of protection

This bill requires courts to immediately notify complainants when an ex parte order of protection is served on the person against whom the complaint was filed. Complainants must specify their preferred notification method (mail, phone, email, or other electronic means) to the court clerk, and courts must inform them of this option. Once police or court staff serve the order, they must immediately inform the court clerk, who then notifies the complainant in their chosen manner without delay. The law directly affects individuals seeking protection orders in domestic violence or similar cases, ensuring they receive timely updates about the service of the order.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures complainants receive immediate notification of protection orders, enhancing victim rights and procedural transparency in criminal justice proceedings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1159: Establishes domestic violence crimes

Establishes domestic violence crimes when an individual commits or intends to commit a specified offense against a member of the same family or household; defines specified offenses; defines members of the same family; sets forth criteria for the authorized disposition of individuals convicted of a domestic violence crime.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes legal definitions for domestic violence crimes and structured dispositions, strengthening criminal justice framework through clear legal parameters and consistent sentencing criteria.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3606: Relates to a training course and curriculum on the handling, investigation and response procedures concerning reports of domestic violence

Relates to a training course and curriculum on the handling, investigation and response procedures concerning reports of domestic violence; requires law enforcement and judicial employees to participate in such training; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates law enforcement training on domestic violence response procedures, enhancing accountability and improving criminal justice handling of domestic violence cases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 6750: Relates to forfeiture of a beneficiary's right to benefits upon conviction of a family offense

This bill allows retired New York state employees to change their designated beneficiaries if that beneficiary was convicted of a family offense (such as domestic violence) and the retiree was the complainant in the case. Retirees have 180 days from the conviction date to submit a written request to the retirement system to update their beneficiary or election. The law applies to all retirement systems covered under the state’s retirement and social security laws, including public education and city employee plans. The comptroller must notify retirees about this provision and create implementing rules. It directly affects retirees who are complainants in family offense cases involving their current beneficiaries.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects victims of family offenses by allowing beneficiary changes, advancing civil rights within criminal justice system92% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2451: Relates to factoring domestic violence convictions into certain family court decisions

Factors domestic violence convictions into family court decisions regarding visitation, custody and parental rights; provides that any parent undergoing mandatory, batterer specific rehabilitation measures shall only be granted supervised visitation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill factors domestic violence convictions into family court decisions, mandates rehabilitation programs, and restricts unsupervised visitation for offenders - aligning with criminal justice reform priorities like victim safety and rehabilitation.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4134: Provides domestic violence victims and crime victims with supervision while taking depositions

Enacts the "Lydia Peikon Cotz act"; provides domestic violence victims and crime victims with supervision while taking depositions; directs the court to provide a secure location within the courthouse, and a court officer, for such persons taking depositions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides secure court supervision for victims during depositions, enhancing victim safety and access to justice within criminal proceedings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Victims' Rights

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