Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 9064: Makes intentional damage to an authorized emergency vehicle a crime of criminal mischief in the third degree

This bill (S 9064) adds intentional damage to authorized emergency vehicles (like police cars, ambulances, or fire trucks) to the list of actions that constitute "criminal mischief in the third degree" under New York law. It directly affects individuals who intentionally damage such vehicles, making this act a class E felony. The key provision amends the penal law to explicitly include emergency vehicles under the third-degree criminal mischief definition, which previously covered other property damage scenarios. This change clarifies that damaging emergency vehicles - critical for public safety - will face the same legal consequences as other significant property destruction under this specific charge.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly strengthens law enforcement protection by classifying intentional damage to emergency vehicles as a class E felony, directly advancing criminal justice system effectiveness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10072: Relates to race-blind charging guidelines for prosecution agencies

Requires the department of criminal justice services to develop, issue, and publish "race-blind charging" guidelines for a process whereby all prosecution agencies that prosecute criminal violations of the law as felonies or misdemeanors, shall implement a process by which an initial review of a case for potential charging is performed based on information, including police reports and criminal histories from the department of justice, from which direct means of identifying the race of the suspect, victim, or witness have been removed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates race-blind charging guidelines to eliminate racial bias in prosecution, directly advancing criminal justice reform and protecting civil rights through equitable charging practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9685: Relates to supporting depositions that are served at the time of issuance of a simplified information

This bill (A 9685) requires police officers or public servants to provide a written deposition detailing the factual basis for an arrest to defendants charged with minor offenses under "simplified information" (a streamlined charging process for less serious crimes). If a defendant makes a timely written request before pleading guilty or before trial begins (within 30 days of court appearance date), the court must order the officer to serve this deposition to the defendant or their attorney within 30 days or 5 days before trial, whichever comes first. It also clarifies that requests remain timely if the court appearance notice is defective, extending the deadline to 30 days after a not-guilty plea is entered or after notice of the right to a deposition is provided. This directly affects defendants in minor criminal cases by giving them earlier access to the officer's factual justification for the charges.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police to provide factual basis for arrest in minor cases, enhancing transparency and accountability in criminal proceedings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts 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 Apr 17, 2026

S 8629: Relates to requiring training of police department and state police personnel on the protocols of the address confidentiality program

Requires the secretary of state to develop and mandate training of police department personnel and state police officers on the protocols of the address confidentiality program.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police training on address confidentiality protocols, enhancing victim privacy protections and police accountability in criminal justice handling.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates training on address confidentiality protocols to protect privacy of individuals (including immigrants at risk) from unauthorized address disclosure, supporting immigrant safety.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 3926: Relates to enacting the medical civil rights act

Enacts the medical civil rights act; provides that persons in the custody or control of a law enforcement officer, police officer, peace officer, correctional officer, or other law enforcement representative or entity who are experiencing an emergency medical condition or is medically unstable have the right to be provided with emergency medical services and that such officers, representatives, and entities have a duty to provide such services; provides an exception to such duty to provide emergency medical services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates medical services for individuals in police custody, directly protecting civil rights during law enforcement interactions per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 13, 2026

A 8451: Establishes "DJ's law" requiring training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle

Enacts "DJ's law" which requires training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle; requires the municipal police training council to develop and disseminate written policies and procedures regarding such force.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates officer training on firearm use at moving vehicles, promoting accountability and reducing unnecessary force incidents per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 12, 2025

A 7265: Authorizes a court to direct filing of non-family offense order of protection with the computerized registry for such orders and warrants

Authorizes a court issuing a non-family offense temporary order of protection or an order of protection to direct that such order be filed with the computerized registry for orders of protection and warrants, if it is necessary to fulfill the purposes of such order; directs the superintendent of state police to include such orders on computerized registry.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill streamlines court filing of protective orders into registry, improving law enforcement access and enforcement efficiency within criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4498: Removes the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters

Removes the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters; extends eligibility to those legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves citizenship barriers for law enforcement, expanding eligible workforce to include legally authorized workers, aligning with diversity and inclusion in criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill removes a citizenship requirement, expanding employment opportunities for immigrants legally authorized to work, which supports immigrant integration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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