Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 10307: Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm

Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm; requires local law enforcement to initiate a criminal investigation within five business days.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires law enforcement investigation of firearm denial cases, enhancing public safety and procedural accountability in criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 9170: Relates to requisite training for police officers for crimes involving human trafficking; and relates to requisite training for entities providing public transportation

Requires state and municipal police academy course training in the recognition and handling of matters involving human trafficking; requires public transportation authorities and contractors to provide training in the recognition and handling of matters involving human trafficking.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police and public transportation training on human trafficking recognition, enhancing law enforcement response to a criminal justice issue per reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10151: Prohibits law enforcement officers from arresting a person solely based on certain characteristics

Prohibits law enforcement officers from arresting a person solely based on certain characteristics including race or ethnicity, language or accent, location where found, or type of job; establishes a penalty for officers who have violated such provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory arrests based on race/ethnicity, enhancing police accountability and civil rights protection in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits arrests based on race, ethnicity, language, accent, location, or job type - commonly used in immigration enforcement. Directly protects immigrant rights by limiting discriminatory policing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 20, 2026

S 8943: Relates to missing and exploited women and children

Establishes a missing persons unit within the division of state police; adds women to the responsibility of the missing and exploited children clearinghouse; provides that by January first, two-thousand twenty-seven included in the curriculum for the training of law enforcement shall be missing and exploited women and missing and exploited women and children of color and indigenous descent; requires the reporting duties of law enforcement departments to include missing women, in addition to missing children and vulnerable adults; relates to the missing and exploited women and children clearinghouse fund; relates to the gift for missing and exploited women and children clearinghouse fund.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates law enforcement training on missing exploited women (including women of color and indigenous descent) and expands reporting duties, enhancing accountability in missing persons cases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2026

A 9495: Provides confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling

This bill establishes confidentiality for communications during law enforcement peer support counseling sessions. It directly affects police officers participating in peer support programs and the peer support specialists who provide counseling. The law prohibits disclosure of these communications to others within the agency, except when a participant expresses a specific threat of suicide, self-harm, child abuse, or criminal conduct - requiring disclosure only to prevent harm. Before sessions begin, specialists must provide written notice explaining the confidentiality rules and their exceptions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes confidentiality for law enforcement peer support counseling, promoting officer mental health access and reducing potential misconduct by protecting communications except in emergencies.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8673: 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 JusticeProvides blue envelopes for autism communication with law enforcement, reducing interaction risks and aligning with reform goals like improved police-civilian communication.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 9, 2026

S 8856: Establishes county law enforcement civilian complaint review boards

Requires each county to establish a county law enforcement civilian complaint review board to assist the board of supervisors with the investigation of complaints concerning misconduct by members of county law enforcement towards members of the public in a complete, thorough and impartial manner.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes civilian oversight for law enforcement misconduct investigations, directly enhancing police accountability - a core criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9617: Establishes county law enforcement civilian complaint review boards

Requires each county to establish a county law enforcement civilian complaint review board to assist the board of supervisors with the investigation of complaints concerning misconduct by members of county law enforcement towards members of the public in a complete, thorough and impartial manner.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes civilian complaint review boards to enhance police accountability and oversight in misconduct investigations, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8769: Provides confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling

This bill establishes legal confidentiality for conversations between police officers and peer support specialists during official counseling sessions. It directly affects law enforcement officers seeking mental health support and the peer support specialists who provide it. Key provisions prohibit disclosing session details unless there's a specific threat of suicide, self-harm, violence, or child abuse - allowing limited disclosure only to prevent harm. Officers must receive written notice before sessions explaining these confidentiality rules and exceptions. The law ensures peer support communications remain private except in clearly defined safety emergencies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes confidentiality for police peer support counseling, promoting officer mental health and accountability - key aspects of criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects mental health counseling confidentiality for police officers, removing barriers to access and aligning with mental health service support indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentConfidentiality protects law enforcement officers' access to mental health support, enhancing workplace safety and workers' rights in high-stress roles without restricting protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Mental Health

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8596: Relates to protecting people from civil arrest while going to, remaining at, or returning from polling places

S 8596 prohibits civil arrests (such as for debt collection) of voters while they are traveling to, at, or returning from polling places in New York, directly affecting voters during election activities. The bill requires law enforcement to obtain a judicial warrant for any arrest in these situations and mandates that officers identify themselves and provide warrants to polling staff if entering a polling place. It also creates reporting requirements for law enforcement actions near polls and allows voters to sue for violations, with courts empowered to issue protective orders.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts civil arrests near polling places, requiring warrants and reporting to enhance law enforcement accountability and protect voter civil rights during elections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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