Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 10687: Enacts the consumer camera privacy act

Prohibits manufacturers or operators of networked camera devices to enable coordinated surveillance features on such devices as a default feature without first obtaining affirmative opt-in consent from the owner; requires disclosure of data rights for owners of such devices; prohibits coordinated surveillance features to be disclosed to law enforcement without a warrant; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights by limiting warrantless surveillance and requiring opt-in consent, enhancing privacy protections against law enforcement overreach.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects consumer privacy by restricting default surveillance features and requiring consent, aligning with data privacy protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Privacy

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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 13, 2026

S 8873: Enacts the "first responders assault prevention act"

Enacts the "first responders assault prevention act" which increases the offense classification for assault on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter or emergency medical services professional from a class C felony to a class B felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaulting first responders by upgrading felony classification, expanding criminalization per OPPOSE indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects EMTs (emergency medical services professionals) from assault, safeguarding healthcare workforce safety per bill's focus on medical professionals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Violent Crime

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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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